Embedded Software Engineers
LeonardoSouthampton, England, United Kingdom
Posted October 28, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
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.
Requirements
- Understanding and knowledge of one or more of the following: Bare metal embedded C++ software development, Embedded interfaces e.g. CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO, Familiarity with the tools and approaches to embedded development.
- Experience with developing Windows & Linux applications.
- Experience of using Iterative development lifecycles (for example tailored Agile).
- Familiarity with development to design and coding standards.
Benefits
- Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
- Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Financial reward through referral programme.
- Flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.