Job Description

Hybrid requirements: This role has flexible working patterns.
At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Software Engineer. We are global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which over 7,500 are based in the UK.
What you will do:
Delivering and integrating high quality code
Collaborate in the technical solutions with hardware, firmware and systems engineering teams
Learn and grow within a supportive environment
Lead the development approach considering design principles, modularity and reuse, best practice, toolchain and much more
What we are looking for:
Below is a list of skills for the role however, we favour behaviours and experience over a specific toolset, programming language etc so please use this as a guide not a requirement!
Leading and motivating others
Ada
Hands on Integration
Object Orientation
Linux / VXWorks (Desirable)
Requirements Engineering
High integrity e.g. RTCA-DO178C
See what we do at https://electronics.leonardo.com/en/electronic-warfare
Security Clearance:
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
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Role tech stack
Java


C++


RESTful


Life at
Leonardo
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Culture overview
Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups
Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (500 annual allowance)
Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
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Employee benefits
Bonus Scheme
Childcare Vouchers
Cycle To Work
Flexible Hours
Flexible Working
Free Parking
Learning Allowance
Life Insurance
Pension
Sabbatical Leave
Wellbeing Programme
Office vibe
CITY CENTRE
OPEN PLAN
SOCIAL EVENTS
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Tech at
Leonardo
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Leadership
Gareth Hetheridge
UK CIO
Tech overview
The ancestors of Leonardo in the UK, iconic - companies like Marconi, Ferranti and Westland - invented products, built expertise and developed the people that set the foundations for our company. Today, we remain as essential to the fabric of the country and the economy as we have been throughout the last century. Following decades of investment, we proudly stand as a jewel in the crown of British engineering, employing over 8,000 highly skilled people across the country. Our scientists and engineers deliver cutting-edge technologies, solutions and insights that underpin the worldleading capabilities of our Armed Forces and go on to be exported across the globe.
We are proud of our role in making Britain's advanced engineering sector one of the best in its class globally and of the tangible and substantial contribution we are making to the UK every day.
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Engineering principles
AGILE PROCESS
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
CODE REVIEWS
COLLECTIVE CODE OWNERSHIP
COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
CONTINUOUS DELIVERY
CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT
CONTINUOUS INTEGRATION
KNOWLEDGE SHARING
MENTORING
SCRUM
TEST DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT
UNIT TESTING
Company tech stack
ITIL


MATLAB


Linux


C


Python


C++


C#


Ansible


Terraform


Git


Microsoft Azure


PowerShell


.Net


.Net Core


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