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About The Company
Leonardo is a distinguished global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, with a rich history of innovation and technological excellence. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo employs over 53,000 professionals worldwide, including approximately 8,500 talented individuals across nine strategic sites in the United Kingdom. The company's mission is to develop advanced solutions that enhance safety, security, and operational effectiveness for governments and commercial clients alike. Committed to fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion, Leonardo continuously pushes the boundaries of technology to shape the future of aerospace and defence industries. Its comprehensive portfolio spans from cutting-edge aircraft and defence systems to cybersecurity and space exploration, making Leonardo a trusted partner in critical national and international projects.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join Leonardo’s dynamic team working on some of the most advanced defence and aerospace projects in the UK. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of fast jet capabilities, including platforms such as the Eurofighter Typhoon, Saab Gripen, and the upcoming sixth-generation fighter jet platform, Tempest. As part of a collaborative agile environment, you will work alongside a team of 7-10 engineers, contributing to the development, integration, and testing of complex software solutions that underpin the nation’s air defence capabilities for decades to come.
You will be instrumental in designing robust software architectures, implementing new functionalities, and ensuring high standards of quality and safety. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to translate requirements into operational software, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve system performance. If you are passionate about aerospace technology and eager to work on impactful projects that shape the future of defence, this is an ideal opportunity for you to make a significant contribution.
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, collaborative mindset, and a proactive attitude. Essential qualifications include:
- Proven experience working within an agile development environment, with a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle.
- Strong proficiency in C++, ideally in regulated or safety-critical environments.
- Experience with source control tools such as Git or equivalent.
- Ability to develop software solutions from detailed requirements, demonstrating problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Competence in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving software issues using debugging tools.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
Preferred Qualifications That Will Help You Stand Out Include
- Familiarity with signal processing techniques.
- Experience working on complex products and large codebases.
- Knowledge of component-based development and embedded systems.
- Experience with static analysis and code coverage tools.
- Understanding of best practices for incremental and agile development.
- Familiarity with Atlassian toolset and CMake.
While not all skills are mandatory, a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and adaptability are highly valued traits.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks aimed at delivering high-quality software solutions. Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective software designs.
- Architecting, developing, and testing software components in accordance with project specifications and safety standards.
- Participating in planning sessions, providing technical input, and taking ownership of assigned tasks to meet project deadlines.
- Implementing best practices for code quality, including static analysis, code reviews, and documentation.
- Diagnosing and resolving software issues, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring system stability and reliability.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancements and adoption of new tools or methodologies.
- Engaging in regular team communication and knowledge sharing to foster a collaborative working environment.
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This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving project needs in a fast-paced setting.
Benefits
Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, health, and overall wellbeing. Benefits include:
- Generous leave entitlement with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days annually, promoting work-life balance.
- An award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contributions to secure your financial future.
- Access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks that champion diversity and inclusion, including Enable, Pride, and Ethnicity groups.
- Performance-based bonuses available to employees at management level and below, rewarding your contributions.
- Free access to over 4,000 online courses through Coursera and LinkedIn Learning to support continuous learning and professional development.
- Referral bonuses through our employee referral program, encouraging you to bring talented professionals into the team.
- Flexible benefits spending allowance of up to £500 annually, covering private healthcare, dental, family coverage, tech discounts, gym memberships, and more.
- Flexible working hours; however, due to the nature of the role, full-time onsite presence is required. Part-time arrangements can be discussed.
For a detailed overview of our benefits, please visit our official website.
Equal Opportunity
Leonardo is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all
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