Software Engineer - Air Traffic Management
Location: Whiteley (Hybrid / Primarily Home‑Based)
Security Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for SC clearance
What You’ll Be Doing
* Investigating and resolving software and system issues
* Developing software requirements, designs, and solutions
* Contributing to architecture and design activities
* Building, maintaining, and updating software applications
* Producing and executing software test plans
* Supporting change, configuration, and release management activities
* Working closely with Systems Engineering, Test teams, and project stakeholders
* Ensuring all work follows defined engineering processes and software assurance standards
Required Skills
* Proven experience developing real‑time, safety‑related software
* Strong experience with C++ (experience of Ada, C or similar is beneficial)
* Experience working to Waterfall and/or V‑Model development approaches
* Experience developing software on Windows and Linux platforms
* Experience across the full software lifecycle, from requirements through to delivery
* Background in software development, integration, and test
* Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
* Ability to work collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary teams
* Clear written and verbal communication skills
* Good time management and organisational skills
Desirable Skills
* Knowledge of ED‑109A or similar software assurance standards
* Experience with Visual Studio and modern development environments
* Experience of Agile methods (e.g. Scrum)
* Knowledge of modelling languages (e.g. UML, SysML)
* Experience with scripting languages such as Python
* Familiarity with Jira or other Atlassian tools
* Understanding of configuration management best practices
Benefits
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
* Access to Flexible benefits
* Flexi Working
Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Pay Range
£47,600.00-£61,000.00
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