Job Description:

Your impact

Are you interested in guiding the delivery of low-level embedded software for one of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK?

We are looking for an experienced low-level embedded software engineer to join one of our key delivery teams on the European Common Radar System (ECRS). You’ll be joining a team of 9 engineers across 2 geographic locations; responsible for the delivery of multiple packages of work into the ECRS program.

What you’ll bring

The pragmatic people-orientated approach required to be part of the delivery of a complex embedded software platform. Confidence collaborating with cross-functional teams to help define, prioritise, and deliver features for embedded, real time and safety critical software, and a track record with a mixture of the following skills:

• Strong low level embedded C programming skills
• Awareness of C++ and object-oriented design principles
• Experience of Agile development and the Atlassian toolset
• Experience in testing and integrating software with firmware and hardware
• Excellent debugging skills
• Awareness of RTOS principles
• Deployment of software to distributed hardware platforms, memory management techniques, device driver development, performance optimisation and interrupt driven designs
• Awareness of electronics, schematic design and the use of lab equipment
• Knowledge of developing software for high integrity, safety critical environments (DO-178C)

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 are available. Due to the nature of this role, full-time, on-site working is required. 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.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Newcastle

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite