Principal Software Engineer (Dragonfire) Edinburgh Full...

• Software development may include the full software lifecycle from requirements analysis; through design, coding and unit test; to integrating the software with the hardware target; and lastly to acceptance test and delivery to the customer.
• As a software engineer, you are responsible for creating high quality and robust code; for fully documenting and recording your work products; keeping them under configuration management and providing plans and reports on progress.
• Ability to take ownership of a work package, planning your teams work, supervising for junior engineers in completion of their tasks, and reporting to all stakeholders.
• Completing tasks in accordance with appropriate processes and procedures.
• Taking an active role in engineering process improvement.
• Plan and deliver own work, across medium term planning horizons and provide complex technical advice to both internal and external customers.
• Mentor, coach and develop more junior members of the team in order to develop overall capability.
• You will work closely with Hardware and Firmware engineers to solve real integration problems on test systems.
• Most training will be delivered via on-the-job experience working in a software team forming part of a multi-discipline delivery team. Additional formal technical training to augment the on-the-job training may be provided via taught courses depending on the business needs.

• Degree qualified in Software Engineering or related science or equivalent work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to coach less experienced members of the team.
• Capable of adapting to different contexts and situations.
• Proficiency in Real Time Embedded Software Application design, using C/C++ and UML.
• Good knowledge of developing software within a development process framework, using modern tools and methodologies to drive forward the software development activity (for example incremental development or agile).
• Working with modern software development tools, employing automated (CI/CD) approaches wherever possible.
• Good understanding of Software Configuration Management tools e.g. GIT/Bitbucket would be beneficial.
• Able to demonstrate experience in most areas of the software lifecycle from requirements definition through to implementation, integration test and delivery.

Demonstrable experience in the following areas will help you stand out

• Application development for Windows to support the development of the embedded system. (C# skills)
• Low Level Driver and RTOS Development, for example in VxWorks.
• Some experience of networking and tools such as Wireshark and LUA scripting.
• Well rounded engineering experience in all phases of the Product Life Cycle across several projects and preferably in a number of engineering domains.
• Experience of customer/ supplier relations and working within multi-discipline project teams.
• Knowledge of Requirements management tools such as DOORS

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• Additional leave
• Car scheme
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Flexible schedule
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme, 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.
• Flexible Working:Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits:Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays:25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension:Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• 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)
• Lifestyle:Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training:Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive:You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus:Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK. At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection. This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.