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# Principal Software Engineers

- **Company:** Leonardo
- **Location:** Luton, UK
- **Salary:** £66,954.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, VxWorks
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5834880629

## About the Role

* Inspiring and motivating others working with in multi disciplined teams
 * Delivering high quality, high integrity code (eg RTCA-DO178C) using object oriantated C++
 * Hands on Integration working within a lab enviroment on target hardware
 * Implementation of real time embedded software applications built upon Linux or VXWorks RTOS (Desirable)
 * An understanding of the Software Engineering lifecycle from requirements elicitation to delivery and release.
 * The ability to Influence the development approach considering design principles, modularity and reuse, best practice, toolchain and much more.

## Description

Are you a Real Time Embedded Software Engineer ready to take the next step on your career journey. If you are looking at opportunities for progression, to learn and grow within a supportive environment, Leonardo has multiple roles available.

Do you want to deliver solutions within multidisciplinary Agile teams working on the forefront of defence engineering projects?

Do you value job security and flexible working with great benefits and an emphasis on work life balance?


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