Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Are you a Software Engineer looking for your next challenge? Here at Leonardo, we are on the hunt for talented software engineers to support our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business, working on a range of defence projects. Direct industry experience is not required; we are happy to explore all backgrounds and help develop all our software engineers.

We want to develop a new generation of features and capabilities using innovative software solutions and we need you to create them. You will be a key part in a community of world-class software engineers who will continuously improve, collaborate and innovate with other engineers to create market-leading products within the defence industry.

What we are looking for

• UML fundamentals
• Model Driven Development
• C/C++ Programming
• Embedded experience
• DDS Middleware knowledge
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills on embedded platforms
• Experience with embedded SoC platforms, such as Xilinx, Texas Instruments, or similar processors
• Experience with development tools including Microsoft Visual Studio CMake Git Ubuntu Linux Rhapsody
• Understanding of Software Requirements Development to meet user expectations and within formal constraints.
• Familiarity with development to design and coding standards.

Desired

• Rhapsody
• Experience Python scripting for development support
• Experience with embedded OS Linux, VxWorks, Petalinux, Problem solving
• Experience using tools associated with Iterative development lifecycles (Jira / DevOps.)

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit

Why Join Us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• 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).
• All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Location and Contract

Primary Location: GB - Basildon Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations. Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!