Software Engineers (Embedded Ada)

Leonardo
Luton, UK
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Compensation
£38,472.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Linux Embedded Software Firmware Software Systems VxWorks Real Time Systems

Job description

At Leonardo, we are passionate about developing and growing talent. Whether you’re an experienced professional or looking to advance your career, we provide training, mentorship, and hands-on opportunities to help you excel in real-time embedded software development. In this role, you will:

  • Deliver and integrate high-quality real-time embedded software, ensuring reliable and efficient performance in critical applications.
  • Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams, working closely across disciplines to develop robust solutions.
  • Expand your expertise in a supportive environment, with access to learning opportunities that encourage growth in real-time systems and best practices.
  • Lead development approaches focused on design principles, modularity, reuse, and industry best practices, helping shape both technical direction and your own professional journey., * Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part time options
  • Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
  • Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 12 flexi days
  • Network groups: To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for
  • Carers (employees who care for someone who is either older, disabled or seriously ill)
  • Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
  • Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce)
  • Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
  • We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).

Requirements

We value behaviours, experience, and a passion for learning over a rigid skill set. If you’re eager to develop and progress, we’d love to hear from you! Here are some qualities we value:

  • Leadership and motivation, with the ability to inspire and guide others.
  • A willingness to learn and adapt, embracing new technologies and methodologies in real-time embedded systems.
  • Hands-on integration and requirements engineering, ensuring high-quality software solutions.
  • Experience with Object Orientation, Linux/VXWorks (Desirable)-but if you’re not familiar, don’t worry! We prioritise flexibility and the ability to grow.
  • Commitment to high-integrity standards, including knowledge of RTCA-DO178C or equivalent.
  • If you’re looking for an environment where you can develop, progress, and refine your embedded software expertise, apply today!, You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetti…

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