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Senior Software Engineer

Gb - Basildonsenior
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Key Responsibilities

We want to develop a new generation of features and capabilities using innovative software solutions and we need you to create them.

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Here at Leonardo, we are on the hunt for talented software engineers to support our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business, working on a range of defence projects. Direct industry experience is not required; we are happy to explore all backgrounds and help develop all our software engineers.

Responsibilities

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We want to develop a new generation of features and capabilities using innovative software solutions and we need you to create them.  You will be a key part in a community of world-class software engineers who will continuously improve, collaborate and innovate with other engineers to create market-leading products within the defence industry.


  • UML fundamentals
  • Model Driven Development
  • C/C++ Programming
  • Embedded experience
  • DDS Middleware knowledge
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills on embedded platforms
  • Experience with embedded SoC platforms, such as Xilinx, Texas Instruments, or similar processors
  • Experience with development tools including:
    • Microsoft Visual Studio
    • CMake
    • Git
    • Ubuntu Linux
    • Rhapsody
  • Understanding of Software Requirements
  • Development to meet user expectations and within formal constraints.
  • Familiarity with development to design and coding standards.
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  • Rhapsody Experience
  • Python scripting for development support
  • Experience with embedded OS
    • Linux
    • VxWorks
    • Petalinux
  • Problem solving
  • Experience using tools associated with Iterative development lifecycles (Jira / DevOps.)


What We Offer

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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.
Permanent

Hybrid

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Gb - Basildon
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

Listing Details

Posted
October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026
Last seen
October 8, 2026

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Senior Software Engineer