We are on the lookout for talented Lead Software Engineers, if you have strong technical experience in real-time embedded systems and are eager to expand your skillset, leadership and decision-making capabilities, this role will provide the foundation for your growth.
We are happy to explore engineers from any embedded software background and provide Ada specific training so you can make an impact the moment you join.
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will:
Deliver and integrate high-quality real-time embedded software, ensuring reliability in critical applications.
Provide technical guidance and leadership, supporting teams in best practices, system integrity, and software development methodologies.
Work closely with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams, contributing to multidisciplinary solutions.
Develop your expertise in an environment that prioritises learning, mentorship, and career progression.
Lead development approaches that emphasise design principles, modularity, reuse, and industry best practices, shaping technical direction while honing your leadership skills.
Requirements
Proven experience in embedded software development, with a solid foundation in real-time systems.
A strong understanding of integration and requirements engineering, ensuring high-quality software solutions.
Leadership experience, with a willingness to mentor and guide teams toward best practices.
Knowledge of industry standards, including RTCA-DO178C or equivalent integrity frameworks.
Experience with Object Orientation, Linux/VXWorks (Desirable)-but adaptability, systems thinking, and leadership potential are key.
This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
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Why join us
Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
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Primary Location:
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hybrid Working:
Onsite
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Job Description:
Salary Range: £65,000 - £75,000
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Leonardocompany · - Luton - Cap. Green 300, UK