Leonardo Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Leonardo Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Your Impact
Are you interested in developing complex software for one of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? If you like the sound of developing software for the European Common Radar System (ECRS), then Leonardo would like to hear from you.
Job Description
Your Impact
Are you interested in developing complex software for one of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? If you like the sound of developing software for the European Common Radar System (ECRS), then Leonardo would like to hear from you.
We are looking for an experienced Software Architect to join our well established software community as the Radar programmes grow and enter a crucial phase, developing complex functionality.
For more information on Leonardo's contribution to ECRS check out https //uk.leonardo.com/en/innovation/typhoon
What You’ll Do As a Software Architect
* Help teams follow the project design standards. Build and maintain local work instruction, processes
* Build a culture of knowledge sharing between the teams.
* Coach/upskill Product Designers
* Report to Chief Software Engineer
* Primary technical POC for Newcastle
* Contribute to the design between the Processing and Platform train
* Contribute to the design of the Processing Solution deployment
* Collate and quantify tech debt across teams. Present tech debt to stakeholders
What We Need From You
Ideally, we are looking for a proactive engineer and leader, someone with
* Experience in applying Software Engineering design best practice to large scale development projects.
* Experience in eliciting stakeholder expectations.
* Proven knowledge of DO-178C and the pathway to system certification.
* Proven leadership and decision-making skills in a high complexity, dynamic environment at a senior level.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build trust and respect across engineering teams and senior leadership groups.
* Experience of integration, with an understanding of the resultant issues, cost and schedule implications, and potential mitigations.
* Tenacity and determination, with a desire to deliver outputs and results.
* The desire to progress in a Software Architecture role
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 https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
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.
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Primary Location
GB - Edinburgh
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Onsite
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Engineering
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security
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