Software Architect

Salary Range: £65,000 - £80,000. Leonardo UK operates a grade based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Due to continued growth and development of C UAS Software Systems, we have a requirement for a C UAS Software Architect to join our Mission Systems C UAS team - where a constantly developing product range needs to answer both current needs and track future customer aspirations. Leonardo's C UAS Systems are world leading solutions to an increasing worldwide threat and our teams work alongside international government agencies, helping to ensure National Security. Reporting to the Head Of Engineering Projects, the C UAS Software Architect will refine existing implementations and, more importantly, support and define the strategic direction and architectures to fulfil future challenges in the solution space. This will range from SI Enterprise Architecture design, identification of software solutions & architectures, technical leadership in bids and external studies, scope of and participation in PV, to support for Capability Management for product portfolios.

• Refine existing implementations and support future architectural developments.
• Define strategic direction and architecture to meet future challenges.
• Specify and develop Sensor/Effector systems, including C2/GUI aspects.
• Provide technical leadership in bids and external studies.
• Scope and participate in PV, supporting Capability Management for product portfolios.

• Extensive background in the development of complex software systems with a high awareness of software development technologies.
• Significant experience in the specification and development of Sensor/Effector systems, including C2/GUI aspects.
• Experience in considering Human Factors.
• Significant experience and knowledge of interfacing Software systems to achieve integrated capability and data sharing.
• Ability to work alongside Solution Architects, providing expertise that helps shape overall System Architectures.
• Experience working within the defence industry (essential).
• Experience using tools such as Visual Studio (C#/C++), DOORS, Cameo, Rhapsody and The Mathworks (desirable).
• Good attitude and willingness to learn.

• Hybrid working - office 3 days a week with the option to work from home when on site work is not required.
• Flexible hours and part time options.
• Company funded flexible benefits, allowing employees to choose options that suit their lifestyle.
• Above average employer pension contributions.
• Annual bonus.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 12 flexi days.
• Network groups supporting diversity and inclusion, including Carers, Enable, Equalise, Pride and partnership with AFBE.
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Primary Location: Basildon, GB. Contract Type: Permanent. Hybrid Working: Hybrid.

Leonardo is a leader in electronics and advanced multi domain technological solutions for security. Our Sensors and Protection teams are based primarily at Basildon and Southampton centers and are developing software solutions using a wide range of tools and methods.