Leonardo UK Ltd

Job Description Your impact 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. What you'll bring 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. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). 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. 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. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Location and Employment Details Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite

A leading aerospace and defence company is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to develop cutting-edge Electronic Countermeasure technologies for various platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in systems engineering, leading design projects from conception to delivery. The role offers a hybrid working environment with extensive benefits including a competitive pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to deliver high-quality embedded software solutions. The role will involve providing technical guidance and working within multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should have a strong background in real-time systems and a desire to mentor others. This position offers career development and a range of employee benefits, including flexible working options.

Your impact We're seeking Lead Software Engineers to step into pivotal Technical Authority roles across our Electronic Warfare (EW) and Future Combat Air programmes in Luton. This role combines deep technical oversight with influence, offering significant autonomy and responsibility for key software components or entire projects. As a Software Technical Authority, you will serve as the most authoritative voice on software matters within your team. You'll collaborate directly with Software Project Engineering Leads to define commitments, navigate risks, and ensure delivery in line with Leonardo's internal software process (DEV535) -predominantly DO-178C and related standards. This opportunity builds the core competencies required for future advancement into Software Design Authority (DA) roles and potentially progression to Chief Engineer level. Structured training, mentorship, and on-the-job experience will support your growth. What you'll do Ensure software architecture and design strategy aligns with platform and system goals Guide teams in applying Secure by Design and safety-critical principles Act as the arbiter of technical trade-offs and resolution of design challenges Lead technical risk identification and mitigation across software components Champion robust software assurance activities aligned with DO-178 Support audits and design reviews as the accountable technical lead Ensure development activities meet internal governance and regulatory obligations Drive adherence to engineering lifecycle models, including traceability, verification and validation Promote best practices through design reviews and continuous improvement activities Coach and develop junior engineers in software engineering excellence Facilitate learning around lifecycle artefacts, DO-178C compliance, and technical reasoning Promote continuous improvement and peer-driven knowledge exchange Collaborate with systems, hardware and firmware teams to ensure coherent integration Act as liaison between development teams and project leadership Working with the Chief Software Engineer and System Design Authority, own the relationship between the project team and Design Integrity from a compliance and delivery perspective. What you'll bring Several years embedded software engineering experience in aerospace, defence, or other mission-critical domains Hands-on delivery of DO-178C software, with lifecycle experience from requirements through certification Leadership background, for example in architectural design, risk mitigation, or technical governance Ideally strong domain and product knowledge in Electronic Warfare or Future Combat Air platforms, integration, and mission context Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach engineers, with a focus on capability uplift Familiarity with legacy systems, export controls, interoperability, and long-term product evolution 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. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: a text notice about security and vetting is available on our careers site. 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. 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. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Job Description: Graduate Firmware/FPGA Engineer Your impact Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real-world projects from day one? At Leonardo, we're looking for graduates who want to be part of something bigger-shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. Joining the Leonardo Graduate Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business. You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. On our programme you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. Throughout the programme you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personal development goals. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for chartership. Our 18-month Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts. On joining, you will receive a starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You'll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria. You will be expected to spend at least three or four days each week on site, to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience by designing, testing or integrating hardware on the Edinburgh site. During the programme, you will: Be encouraged to gain experience of all aspects of the development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, applied research and test. Closely liaise with engineers from other disciplines, such as Systems, Software and Mechanical. Opportunities may also arise to interface with customers and end users. As a Graduate Electronics Engineer you will: Work on the design, development, and verification of firmware and digital systems using FPGAs, which are central to our advanced electronic systems Collaborate on the development of high-performance digital signal processing solutions and real-time systems for a variety of avionic sensor systems Learn to write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code using hardware description languages (HDLs) such as VHDL Gain experience in simulation, debugging, and testing your designs in laboratory environments, ensuring optimal performance in demanding environments, optimising firmware designs to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability Design, implement, and verify FPGA firmware for complex embedded systems, ensuring adherence to performance and safety requirements Document and present design solutions and progress to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Collaborate with Software, Electronics and Systems engineers to ensure smooth integration of firmware components Develop test plans and simulation environments to verify designs meet functional and timing requirements Contribute to technical reviews. Your role may even take you across the UK or abroad for technical reviews. Support continuous improvement initiatives for hardware design processes and methodologies What you'll bring : Entry Requirements We are looking for graduates who are enthusiastic about hardware design and eager to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor's, Integrated Masters degree, or higher degree (MSc or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related discipline. For the Graduate Firmware Engineer role, the preferred degrees are: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information and Communication Engineering, Computer Communication and Networks, Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures, Cyber Security, Mathematics, Communications Engineering A strong interest in firmware and FPGA development. Basic familiarity with hardware description languages (HDLs) such as VHDL is desirable but not required as training will be provided Strong problem-solving abilities, with excellent communication skills and a desire to work collaboratively in a team. A proactive approach to learning new technologies is crucial Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: (external information source not included) Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. 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. 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 are eligible for our bonus scheme. Join in our success: Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo. Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. For a full list of our company benefits please visit: (external information source not included) We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

A leading technology firm in England is seeking graduates for a Graduate Programme in firmware and FPGA development. You will work on innovative projects involving high-performance digital systems. The role offers a starting salary of £34,000 plus bonuses, and includes flexible working options. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have a strong interest in firmware development. Join us to shape the future of technology in a supportive environment.

Job Description: Leonardo are seeking a proactive and strategically minded Senior Business Analyst to join the Performance Team within the Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) Portfolio Management Office (PMO). In this senior role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and delivering high-impact performance insights that drive decision-making across the FCAS Programme. You will work closely with the Performance Lead, Programme Managers, and senior stakeholders to lead the development of optimised data flows, advanced analytics, and insightful reporting using tools such as PowerBI, JIRA, and SAP. The Performance Team's mission is to enhance Portfolio Performance reporting to enable data-driven decision-making and improve operational efficiency. As a senior member of the team, you will lead initiatives to simplify and rationalise complex data sets, ensuring that insights are actionable and aligned with strategic objectives. You will also mentor junior analysts and contribute to the continuous improvement of our data and reporting capabilities. What You'll Do Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and optimisation of strategic performance dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, JIRA), ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to source, reconcile, and validate data from multiple systems (e.g., SAP, P6 Primavera, Business Objects), resolving quality issues and ensuring consistency. Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership, programme managers, and IPT teams. Drive continuous improvement in data management processes, identifying automation opportunities and streamlining workflows. Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions, requirements gathering workshops, and user testing to ensure solutions meet evolving business needs. Champion data governance and best practices across the FCAS Programme. Mentor and support junior analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and collaboration. Represent the Performance Team in strategic planning forums and contribute to shaping the future direction of portfolio analytics. What you'll bring Significant experience in business or data analysis, with exposure to complex programmes or portfolio environments. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex insights clearly. Advanced Excel skills (including nested formulae) and strong PowerBI development experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset. Experience working with large, complex datasets and multiple data sources. Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives. Experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence). Self motivated, detail oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). 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. 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. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Additional Locations: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Job Description Job Description: Are you a Systems Engineer who loves contributing to the UK's Defence Industry and making impactful change? We are recruiting for a number of Lead/Chief Systems Engineers from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets, working on real engineering problems, designing and developing solutions that sit at the heart of our products. This exciting opportunity is based at our dedicated sites in Southampton or Basildon sites. As the Lead/Chief Systems Engineer you will act as the focal point for Systems Engineering Governance and trend our Systems Engineering capability in a positive direction. You will support Systems Engineering capability and improvement matters across the Business Areas, providing proactive guidance to senior stakeholders on Systems Thinking and Methods for adoption that aligns with successful project execution. What we build is exciting, interesting, challenging and complex. A diverse product portfolio of technologies, with each programme at a different stage in its development lifecycle. Given this complexity, it requires each programme to connect with the "Art of Systems Engineering" to ensure we are doing the right activities at the right time. The focus of this role is to provide direction, guidance and expertise to ensure that Systems Engineering Team: Assess the problem completely Reuse techniques and artefacts across the portfolio of projects Manage complexity through architecting our systems well Predict and mitigate emergent behaviours when operating at a system or integrated systems level Create and enact the correct verification and validation strategy To be successful you will demonstrate passion for your trade by instilling a systems-thinking approach based on experience forming and leading high performing teams. Using your skills as an influencer, you will thrive in dynamic environments, with the ability to make decisions quickly under pressure and set a clear technical vision for the team on Systems Engineering methodologies. Given the extensive people engagement nature of the work, we are still able to offer custom working that allows for a combination of home and on-site working i.e. flexible working delivering effective results. Day to day duties include: Influence the development of Engineering artefacts, their technical direction and ultimately stakeholder satisfaction You will work across a highly demanding and complex area of the business, immersed in full-scale development programmes spanning the breadth of the engineering lifecycle across the ISR and Force Protection teams Act as the focal point for systems engineering governance, supporting Lifecycle Management (LCM) activities Provide expertise and guidance to ensure our engineers understand the problem completely and stakeholder needs through effective coaching on Systems Engineering practices (early and later lifecycle stages) Ensure the appropriate level of concepting, modelling and simulation techniques are used across the lifecycle to inform architectures and solution options Influence whole life design considerations relating to Safety, Security, Manufacture, Test, Supportability, Through Life Support in line with company processes Support quarterly threat and mitigation reviews across the Business Area's on project status and enabling initiatives (e.g. capability, capacity, competency) Represent Leonardo within Systems Engineering bodies and groups of interest, such as INCOSE Identify trends across the Business Area's, capturing and sharing lessons learned to improve the quality and efficiency of future work Promote an agile mind-set to systems engineering, building a culture of experimentation and failing fast Collaborate with your peers in similar roles across the UK to promote a culture of continual learning and improvement, acting as a change agent for systems engineering What you'll bring You will have proven experience as a Lead/Chief Engineer (or role with similar responsibilities), with the following attributes: Applying governance and guidance on Systems Engineering LCM process Working in Integrated Project Teams delivering Engineering artefacts successfully Eliciting stakeholder expectations Creating and defining architectures Managing and collaborating with internal/external stakeholders Proven leadership and decision-making skills in a high complexity, dynamic environment at a senior level Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to build trust and respect at different levels (An effective influencer) Motivation, tenacity and determination, with a desire to deliver outputs and results The following experience/skills are very desirable: Model Based Systems Engineering tools and methodologies Working on largescale Systems Integration programmes, having managed issues associated with cost, schedule & quality implications Domain experience any of the following specialisms: Telecommunications, RF, Electronic Warfare, Electro-Optics, Air/Land/Sea sub-system Platform Integration, Data Distribution Services, Sensor Fusion, AI/Machine Learning Practitioner level ability using Model Driven Engineering tool e.g. Cameo Systems Modeler, Matlab, Simulink, DOORS (classic) 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. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: security and vetting information is available on the company website. 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. 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. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Basildon Additional Locations: GB - Southampton Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Job Description: Your impact We are looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to help develop the next generation of RF Self-Protection Systems. You'll be at the forefront of creating cutting-edge Electronic Countermeasure (ECM) technologies and techniques for use on drones, rotary, and fixed-wing platforms-protecting assets in the most challenging and hostile operational environments. This is your opportunity to play a key role in advancing mission survivability and electronic warfare capability within a world-class engineering team. As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will: Work closely with stakeholders to define system-level requirements based on operational needs Identify opportunities for reuse and cost savings by collaborating with parallel programmes Lead system integration and demonstration activities in collaboration with the customer Influence system and subsystem design, ensuring robust requirements and clear paths to compliance and acceptance Produce clear, high-quality engineering documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders Manage and deliver complex systems engineering work packages through to completion You'll be central to bringing advanced ECM solutions to life, helping to ensure platform survivability and operational effectiveness in increasingly complex threat environments. What you'll bring We're looking for someone with solid experience in systems engineering and a deep understanding of how to manage complexity in high-tech defence projects. A track record of leading engineering design work through the full lifecycle-from concept through to verification and delivery Strong technical leadership and communication skills, with an ability to work across functional boundaries Proven experience in developing Military RF systems and/or Electronic Warfare technologies Confidence in applying systems thinking to define problems, develop architectures, and guide integration Experience with verification and validation activities on complex systems Familiarity with working alongside key disciplines such as safety, security, and reliability to ensure robust, mission-ready solutions This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on platform survivability-join us in shaping the future of electronic warfare. 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. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). 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. 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. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Overview Job Description: Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real-world projects from day one? At Leonardo, we're looking for graduates who want to be part of something bigger-shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and we will support you through your preferred route for professional development. Our Software Engineers have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the product development, from solution concept through to system integration. Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable 'smart' solutions. We want people who are passionate about software development, who want to continuously refine their technical skills and who want to be part of the cutting-edge and vibrant community that is Software Engineering at Leonardo. Our 18-month Engineering Graduate Programme Our Graduate Programmes give you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts. On joining, you will receive a starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You'll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria. We encourage you to spend at least three days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience. As a Graduate Software Engineer you will: Work on real-time projects alongside leading scientists and engineers within a globally renowned company. Have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the product development, from solution concept through to system integration. Key Responsibility Areas As a Software Engineer you are responsible for creating high quality and robust code, for fully documenting and recording your work products, keeping them under configuration management and providing plans and reports on progress to your supervisor. You will develop practical skills in design techniques for aerospace applications and understanding of key processes and technologies. You will work closely with Software, Systems, Firmware and Electronics Engineers to solve real integration problems on a complex system. There may be opportunities to contribute towards the investigation and analysis of leading edge development methodologies and influence the future path of software development within Leonardo. What we need from you We are looking for graduates who are enthusiastic about Software design and eager to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. All of our roles require a minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors/Integrated Master's degree, or a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD. Relevant subjects include Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or Electronic Engineering. Highly desirable Experience of agile development Programming in an object-oriented language such as C++ Knowledge of UML (Unified Modelling Language) Summer or Industrial placement experience relevant to your degree A full statement of courses and projects studied at university and corresponding grades/marks/percentage should be included in your CV Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. 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. 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 are eligible for our bonus scheme. Join in our success: Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo. Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. For a full list of our company benefits please visit: We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Newcastle Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

A leading aerospace and defense firm based in Luton is looking for graduates to join their innovative Graduate Programme in hardware design. The role involves developing cutting-edge systems for various platforms and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible perks. Ideal candidates should have a minimum 2:2 degree in relevant fields and a strong passion for hardware design.

A leading aerospace and defence company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for a pivotal Technical Authority role in Luton. You will oversee critical software components, driving adherence to high standards and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in embedded software within mission-critical domains. Join us to contribute to innovative projects and progress your career in a supportive environment.

Overview Your impact We are on the lookout for talented 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. 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, working closely across disciplines to develop robust solutions. Expand your expertise in a supportive environment, with access to learning opportunities that encourage growth in real-time systems and best practices. Lead development approaches focused on design principles, modularity, reuse, and industry best practices, helping shape both technical direction and your own professional journey. What you'll bring 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. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). 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. 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. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite

A leading aerospace and defence company in the UK is seeking a Principal Configuration and Data Engineer. The role involves overseeing configuration management and providing technical leadership across various domains, including Land, Sea, and Air. Responsibilities include ensuring the integrity of configuration items and leading change management processes. Competitive benefits package offered, including flexible working options and a robust pension scheme. This position allows for hybrid working from various locations.

A leading defence and security company is seeking a Project Engineering Lead in Edinburgh to oversee the joint international development of the next generation DEOS for the GCAP. This role involves defining and leading engineering activities, engaging with international partners, and managing a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess strong stakeholder management skills and have technical experience in EO/IR products. This is a full-time position offering hybrid working options and comprehensive benefits.

Job Description Lead Software Engineer (C# .NET) - Capability Green Luton Your Impact We are seeking experienced Lead Software Engineers to join our EW (Electronic Warfare) line of business. If you have strong technical knowledge in C# .NET and are eager to expand your skillset, leadership and decision making capabilities, this role will provide the foundation for your growth. What You'll Bring Working within our Integrate Mission Solutions sector this role provides an opportunity to work on the latest defence technology within a mature development environment. Key skills and behaviours include: Proven Expertise: Several years of hands on experience in software engineering with C# .NET, delivering high quality solutions on time and within budget, with minimal supervision Technical Depth: Strong understanding of microservices architectures, containerisation, and object oriented design, plus familiarity with frameworks and tools such as WPF, WinForms, and Visual Studio. DevSecOps Mindset: A commitment to automation across build, test, and deployment processes (CI/CD), combined with an understanding of Secure by Design principles. Lifecycle Mastery: Comprehensive knowledge of the full software engineering lifecycle-from requirements elicitation through delivery and release and experience with Agile methodologies. Leadership & Collaboration: A talent for inspiring and supporting colleagues within multi disciplinary teams to achieve shared goals. Technical Influence: A passion for championing industry best practices, modular design, and toolchain optimisation. 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. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). 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. 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. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Contract Type Permanent Hybrid Working Hybrid

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a skilled Lead Software Engineer to join their team in Luton. The role requires expertise in C# .NET and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions in a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge and leadership skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting employee well-being and career development.

A leading defence company is seeking a Lead/Chief Systems Engineer to oversee Systems Engineering governance and enhance engineering capabilities. You will direct projects across complex domains and ensure effective stakeholder communication. The successful candidate will thrive in dynamic environments, possess robust leadership skills, and have experience in Systems Engineering methodologies. This role offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Description Your impact Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real-world projects from day one? At Leonardo, we're looking for graduates who want to be part of something bigger-shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for professional development. Our Software Engineers have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the product development, from solution concept through to system integration. Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable 'smart' solutions. We want people who are passionate about software development, who want to continuously refine their technical skills and who want to be part of the cutting edge and vibrant community that is Software Engineering at Leonardo. Our 18-month Engineering Graduate Programme Our Graduate Programmes give you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts On joining, you will receive a starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You'll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria. We encourage you to spend at least three days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience. As a Graduate Software Engineer you will Work on real-time projects alongside leading scientists and engineers within a globally renowned company. Have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the product development, from solution concept through to system integration. Key Responsibility Areas As a Software Engineer you are responsible for creating high quality and robust code, for fully documenting and recording your work products, keeping them under configuration management and providing plans and reports on progress to your supervisor. You will develop practical skills in design techniques for aerospace applications and understanding of key processes and technologies. You will work closely with Software, Systems, Firmware and Electronics Engineers to solve real integration problems on a complex system. There may be opportunities to contribute towards the investigation and analysis of leading edge development methodologies and influence the future path of software development within Leonardo. What we need from you We are looking for graduates who are enthusiastic about Software design and eager to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. All of our roles require a minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors/Integrated Master's degree, or (b) a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD. Relevant subjects include Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or Electronic Engineering. Highly desirable Experience of agile development programming in an object oriented language such as C++ knowledge of UML (Unified Modelling Language) Summer or Industrial placement experience relevant to your degree A full statement of courses and projects studied at university and corresponding grades/marks/percentage should be included in your CV Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. 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. 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 are eligible for our bonus scheme. Join in our success: Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo. Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. For a full list of our company benefits please visit: We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location GB - Edinburgh Contract Type Permanent Hybrid Working Onsite

Job Description: Your impact Are you ready to shape and lead technical designs that underpin the UK's most critical missions? At Leonardo, our Senior Technical Architects are trusted experts who provide technical leadership across programmes, influence roadmaps, and ensure systems and services are secure, resilient, and future-ready. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. What you will do as a Senior Technical Architect Act as the technical authority for systems and services. Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, architecture principles, and secure-by-design standards. Contribute to divisional and line-of-business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation. Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions. Mentor and coach Technical Architects and Engineers, raising capability across the community. Represent Leonardo at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events. Support business winning, including technical design, bids, and proposal development. Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches across the architecture community. What you'll bring Extensive technical expertise with a proven track record of designing secure, integrated systems and services. Ability to influence technical strategy and act as a recognised authority within your domain. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders. Core areas (must have): Proven experience in system and service architecture in a domain (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud) Knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, NAF) Knowledge of 3GPP technical standards Advanced understanding of secure system design principles and cyber security standards Experience shaping architectures within Agile or SAFe delivery environments Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership within a technical community Desirable: Industry certifications (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate) Vendor certifications (e.g. AWS) Knowledge of TETRA / ESN and emergency services organisations Knowledge of mission critical communication software Experience contributing to technology roadmaps and enterprise strategy Experience working internationally Familiarity with service design, operational transformation, and digital modernisation Exposure to cloud-native, DevSecOps, and automation approaches Experience presenting at technical boards, customer forums, or industry conferences 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. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Location This role can be based at one of our UK sites, preferrably Bristol, with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate. 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. 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. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid