Job Description:
The opportunity:
Are you interested in developing low level embedded 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 experienced Low Level Embedded Software Engineers to join our well established software community at our Edinburgh based site as well as in our brand new Newcastle office.
For more information on Leonardo's contribution to ECRS check out:
What you’ll do as a Low Level Embedded Software Engineer:
1. Develop high quality and robust low level embedded software for a multicore processing platform
2. Be responsible for documenting and recording your work products, keeping them under configuration management and providing plans and reports on progress to your wider team.
3. Deliver technical reports and documents, as well as generate and present technical presentations to project stakeholders.
4. Be able to follow a project plan and identify key elements within the project plan.
5. Report clear and concise progress to the software team lead and Project and Engineering management.
6. Work closely with the hardware and systems team, including system integration teams onto target hardware. You will investigate and resolve real integration problems on a complex system.
What we need from you:
While we understand that the perfect candidate doesn't always exist, we really need the following experience for success as a Low Level Embedded Software Engineer at Leonardo:
7. Strong low level embedded C programming skills
8. A solid grasp of C++
9. Experience in testing and integrating software with firmware (VHDL/Verilog) and hardware
10. Excellent debugging skills and application of various strategies
11. Use of RTOS's such as VxWorks or embedded Linux
12. Deployment of software to distributed hardware platforms, multicore programming, memory management techniques, device driver development, code optimisation, interrupt-driven designs
13. A good understanding of electronics, schematic design and use of test equipment
14. Experience developing solutions for ARM and Intel based multicore processing platforms
15. Communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, Serial, Network, PCIe)
16. Familiarity with configuration management tools, defect tracking and peer review
Demonstrable experience in the following areas will help you stand out:
17. Knowledge of standards such as DO-178C and coding standards such as MISRA C/C++
18. Experience of Agile development and Atlassian toolset
19. Understanding of the Internet of Things (IoT)
20. Experience developing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment
Security Clearance
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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.
21. Pension: Award winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
22. Flexible Working: This role is largely based on-site. To find out more about flexible working options, please speak to us.
23. Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
24. Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
25. 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)
26. Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
27. Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
28. Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
29. Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below