Software Team Lead – CUAS & Real-Time Systems (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in Basildon partners on cutting-edge CUAS software development within a hybrid work setting. The Software Team Leader will guide a team, ensure rigorous delivery, and drive architectural decisions in a safety-critical environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, security, and program teams to meet demanding timelines while maintaining high-quality standards and compliant processes.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of software teams delivering complex systems.
• Hands-on software development experience across relevant stacks.
• Experience with agile practices and formal engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team developing Leonardo’s CUAS software capability.
• Coordinate delivery within safety-critical software development.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage requirements.
• Apply agile practices and mentoring to team members.

Skills

Team Leadership

Software Development

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Safety-Critical Software

Formal Requirements

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd in Basildon partners on cutting-edge CUAS software development within a hybrid work setting. The Software Team Leader will guide a team, ensure rigorous delivery, and drive architectural decisions in a safety-critical environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, security, and program teams to meet demanding timelines while maintaining high-quality standards and compliant processes.