C Software Engineer (Senior Levels)

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

4/1/2025

Job Description

The opportunity

Are you interested in developing software to test some of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? If you like the sound of developing software for projects such as the Eurofighter Typhoon jet, then Leonardo would like to hear from you.

We are looking for experienced Software Engineers to join our well-established Test Engineering function at our Edinburgh based site as well as in our brand-new Newcastle office. You will help us continue our industry leading contribution to projects in our Radar, Advanced Targeting and Surveillance teams.

For more information on Leonardo's world first radar testing breakthrough - have a look here https //uk.leonardo.com/en/news-and-stories-detail/-/detail/world-first-radar-test-breakthrough

If you would like to read about our contribution to the Eurofighter - have a look here https //uk.leonardo.com/en/innovation/typhoon

What you’ll do as a Software Engineer within the Test Function

• Creation and delivery of software solutions within a defined work package area, ensuring that the package meets all stakeholder requirements
• Establish and mature stakeholder needs, associating/attributing priority, interest, influence and trading-off needs to determine optimum capability to solve stakeholders’ problems
• Create 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 line manager
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure architecture alignment with other elements of the programme.
• Ensure the application of appropriate tools / techniques for test equipment design by the team, providing advice in own area of expertise
• Resolve emerging issues by proposing and driving through solutions, escalating more complex risks and supporting definition of opportunities and risk mitigation options
• Foster relationships and networks within and outside the line of business, actively seeking out opportunities and promoting a culture for adoption of best practice
• Develop, coach, mentor, teach, and upskill other engineers in the wider application of engineering
  
  

What We Need From You

We realise that the “perfect candidate” doesn’t always exist but for this role we need you to have an excellent understanding of the C programming language and to be currently operating at a senior level.

Demonstrable experience in the following areas will help you stand out

• Familiarity with NI TestStand
• Experience of working within the Manufacturing, Defence or Aerospace sectors
• Developing Low Level Drivers
• Developing software for test system environments
• Developing software within a development process framework
• Experience of Agile development and Atlassian toolset
• Familiarity with configuration management tools, defect tracking and peer review
  
  

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

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 with up to 15% employer contribution
• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• 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
  
  

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a 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 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Additional Locations

GB - Newcastle

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Hybrid