Leidos
Software Engineer
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Software Engineer
Location: Whiteley (Hybrid / Primarily Home-Based) Security Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for SC clearance
About the Role
At Leidos, our mission is to deliver innovative technology solutions through the expertise of our talented team. Based in the UK, we operate across defence, government, safety & security, and transportation, addressing some of the most complex, mission-critical challenges.
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Air Traffic Management (ATM) programmes, based in Whiteley with primarily home-based working. As part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will support safety-critical, real-time Air Traffic Control systems across the full software lifecycle—from requirements and design to deployment and operational support.
This role suits someone who is organised, adaptable, and comfortable in structured, regulated environments, as you’ll work across multiple applications.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Investigating and resolving software and system issues
- Developing and maintaining software requirements and designs
- Designing, building, and implementing software solutions
- Contributing to architecture and technical design activities
- Creating and executing software test plans
- Supporting change, release, and configuration management
- Producing technical documentation and white papers
- Collaborating with Systems Engineering, test teams, and stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with software engineering processes and assurance standards
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Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience developing software solutions (e.g., Ada, C, C++)
- Experience working with Waterfall and V-Model development approaches
- Experience with Linux operating systems
- Experience in software development, integration, and testing
- Ability to manage the full project lifecycle (requirements to delivery)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisation and time management skills
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience delivering real-time or safety-critical software
- Experience with Agile methods (e.g., Scrum)
- Knowledge of modelling languages (e.g., UML, SysML)
- Experience with procedural and object-oriented languages (e.g., C, C++, Java)
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python)
- Experience with COTS integration technologies (e.g., Apache Camel, Kafka)
- Experience using Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
- Understanding of configuration management in software engineering
What We Offer You
At Leidos, we offer meaningful careers, collaboration, and a commitment to diversity, focusing on healthy work-life balance. Our benefits include:
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- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 33 days Annual Leave (plus public holidays)
- Flexible work benefits
- Flexible working options
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively foster diversity and inclusion. If you require reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know.
About Leidos
Leidos UK & Europe uses technology, engineering, and science to improve safety, health, and efficiency in critical sectors. We drive transformation in the UK’s defence, healthcare, and transportation systems, helping solve complex problems.
Our approach is defined by purpose, collaboration, and people:
- Purpose: Deploy game-changing tech (e.g., AI, cyber security, machine learning) to build a safer world.
- Collaboration: Cultivate a flexible, digital-first work environment.
- People: Upskill employees through career programs, academies, and mentorship.
We’re not just another company—we disrupt, innovate, and redefine norms to meet mission-critical demands.
Application Notes:
- Salary Range: £36,900–£46,100 (negotiable based on experience).
- Security Clearance: Mandatory SC clearance eligibility required.
- Protecting Against Fraud: Leidos will never request payments or personal data outside official correspondence.
For more details, visit www.Leidos.com.
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