Principal Software Engineer

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Principal Software Engineer

Competitive salary

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Description

Hybrid requirements: This role has flexible working patterns.

The opportunity:

At Leonardo, we are looking for multiple industry experienced Principal Software Engineers to join our growing Software community.

What you’ll do as a Principal Software Engineer:

Develop embedded software, using RTOSs such as VxWorks or embedded Linux

Deploy software to multi-core or distributed hardware platforms

Work alongside firmware and hardware engineers to develop working embedded solutions

Use C++ and other scripting languages

Work to airborne software design standard RTCA 178C and coding standards such as MISRA C++

What we need from you is applied knowledge and industry experience in:

Full software lifecycle including: Requirements Management, Design, Implementation, Test and Integration

UML and C++

OOD (Object Oriented Design) techniques

Working and delivering software using agile techniques such as Scrum, and tooling such as Jira / Confluence / Bitbucket / GItlab

Demonstrable experience in the following areas/tools will help you stand out:

Matlab Simulink, Rhapsody, DOORS, Dimensions or similar tools

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

Role tech stack

C++

Python

.Net

Jira

Linux

Life at

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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

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

Location

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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.