Leonardo
Software Team Lead
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Software Team Leader – Integrated Sensors & Protection (Counter-UAS Capability)
Salary Range: £65,000 - £80,000
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range reflects the approved grade for this role and is benchmarked against the external market.
Your Impact
We are looking for a Software Team Leader to join the Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business. This role will focus on developing and advancing operationally-proven, innovative, scalable, layered Counter-UAS (CUAS) capabilities. Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) pose an evolving threat across military and civilian scenarios, and we are expanding our team to accelerate enhancements.
Our technology leverages Leonardo’s best-of-breed approach, combining:
- Advanced sensing and warning capabilities (via electro-optical sensors)
- Cutting-edge radio frequency effector development
This demands innovative software development, incorporating the latest techniques and tools. We seek a leader who shares our challenge—pushing boundaries with state-of-the-art solutions to develop next-generation technologies.
What You’ll Do
- Lead a team in the design, development, and deployment of scalable, layered CUAS software solutions
- Drive safety-critical software development aligned with electrochemical and air defence systems
- Implement agile methodologies to accelerate innovation and problem-solving
- Work with stakeholders across the organisation and external partners to deliver mission-critical technical innovations
- Ensure regulatory compliance (UK government screening requirements apply)
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What You’ll Bring
Core Requirements
- Proven team leadership expertise with a hands-on approach to software development
- Strong communication and presentation skills, both technical and organisational
- Excellent interpersonal skills and behaviours to support collaboration
- Experience in agile techniques (preferably with familiarity in formal problem-solving methods)
- Ability to work with formal requirements engineering and engineering processes
- Demonstrated delivery capability in high-complexity environments
- Appreciation of safety-critical software development standards (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262)
Preferred Skills (Not Essential, but Advantageous)
- Specialisation in big data solutions or real-time software systems
- Experience in system engineering or AI/machine learning applications
- Technical knowledge of communication technologies or cybersecurity safeguarding
All applications are welcome, regardless of experience coverage. The most essential qualities are a collaborative attitude and willingness to learn.
Security Clearance
This role requires pre-employment screening under the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional security checks (National Security Vetting, known as NSV) may apply, such as:
- Security Check (SC) level (polarised topic screening)
- Developed Vetting (DV) clearance (applicants typically must meet security criteria based on Home Office guidance)
For further details, see: Leonardo Security & Vetting Guidance.
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Why Join Leonardo?
Leonardo prioritises its people, offering a supportive and empowering workplace with a comprehensive benefits package:
Personal Development
- Generous leave: Standard holiday entitlement + up to 12 flexi-days per year
- Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
- Access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera & LinkedIn Learning
Employee Wellbeing
- Confidential mental health, financial, and inclusion support
- Networks supporting diversity & wellbeing (e.g., mental health, gender, veteran, neurodiversity)
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible hours with hybrid working options
- Rewarding performance bonus structure for management and non-management roles
- Referral bonus for successful colleague hires
- Up to £500/year in flexible support (healthcare, family cover, gym, tech discounts)
What Makes Leonardo Unique
Leonardo is a global leader in aerospace, defence, and security, employing 53,000+ people across 9 UK sites. At Leonardo:
✅ Innovation at scale: Drive breakthrough technologies that help safeguard communities. ✅ Inclusivity & accessibility: A workplace dedicated to equality, diversity, and accommodating all talents. ✅ Purpose: Apply expertise to tackle the evolving challenges of global security.
If you have accessibility requirements during the application process, please notify the team early.
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Location & Work Arrangement
- Primary Location: GB – Basildon
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Model: Hybrid
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