Software Engineer

In response to the success of the growing business, Leidos requires a Software Engineer to support this expansion by helping to create compelling solutions for our existing and future customers.  

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Leidos Tactical Data Link (TDL) Portfolio have been at the forefront of interoperability assurance for the past 35 years providing interoperability technical and Subject Matter Experts (SME) across a broad spectrum of activities associated with the integration, test, verification and validation for Tactical Data Links.

Leidos UK have developed a full suite of test tools to support the engineering life cycles from requirements capture/management (eSMART), real-time message analysis (CIVET), Link 16 terminal control (PUMA) and post mission analysis (MANDRIL). Leidos UK are the formal European reseller of Northrop Grumman MTDL simulation/emulation TIGER & Gateway Manager (GM) tool which integrates seamlessly into our test environment. The Leidos software tools support the implementation and interoperability assessment of TDLs into the Air, Land and maritime platforms and systems in the UK, USA, Europe and Indo Pacific regions.

We currently have a vacancy for a Software Engineer in our TDL Portfolio. The Software Engineer will be responsible for the development, maintenance and continued evolvement of the Leidos toolset. Primary tasks will include supporting Technical Leads in analysing and resolving problem reports, maintaining a faults/rectification log, supporting test, verification and validation activities and preparing builds/versions of the software to meet deadlines for annual releases.

What you will do

The successful candidate will be responsible for the timely completion of all engineering activities related to the particular application required. They will perform the day-to-day activities and be responsible for ensuring that the engineering process has been followed to maintain compliance to software assurance standards. The successful candidate may be expected to support various applications of similar coding languages.

The position requires knowledge and application of the software engineering standards, principles and best practices. The successful candidate will contribute to the engineering activities throughout the release life cycle, from kick off through to deployment as required.

• Investigation into potential problems in the various software applications
• Develop software requirements
• Develop and implement software solutions/recommendations
• Contribute to architecture and design baselines
• Liaise with other disciplines (i.e. Systems Engineering and Formal Test) as well as management and Team Leadership
• Support the creation of software test artefacts
• Adhere to all relevant Software Standards required 

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and experience in developing Software solutions using the following languages
  • C (Programming Language)
  • C++ Programming Language
  • C Sharp (Programming Language)
• Experience of delivering real-time software
• Knowledge of configuration management within a software engineering environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication using e-mail, telecom and reports.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with the team, internal stakeholders and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently with strong time management and organisational skills

Desired Skills:

• Basic understanding of Tactical Data Links (TDLs)
• Knowledge of modelling languages (e.g. SysML, UML)
• Knowledge of procedural and object orientated software development languages (e.g. Java, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), XML)

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Dynamic 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.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.          

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that that enhance your future.

Original Posting Date:

2025-01-09

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.