About this role
Salary: £76,000 - 94,000 per year
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 and Linux/VXWorks is desirable.Adaptability, systems thinking, and leadership potential are key.A good attitude and willingness to learn. Responsibilities: Deliver and integrate high-quality real-time embedded software, ensuring reliable and efficient performance in critical applications.Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams to develop robust solutions across disciplines.Expand expertise in a supportive environment through learning opportunities in real-time systems and best practices.Lead development approaches focused on design principles, modularity, reuse, and industry best practices.Help shape technical direction and support professional growth. Technologies: AdaEmbeddedFirmwareHardwareSupportLinuxSecurityC++ More:
We are looking for talented Software Engineers to join Leonardo in our Engineering team. We are happy to explore engineers from any embedded software background and provide Ada-specific training so you can make an impact from day one. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package supporting wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance, including generous leave, an award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution, mental health support, financial advice, employee networks, bonus eligibility, access to 4,000+ online courses, referral rewards, flexible benefits, and flexible hybrid working. We are a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, headquartered in Italy, with over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. This role is based in Luton and is a permanent, full-time hybrid position.
last updated 40 week of 2026