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# C++ Principal Software Engineer - Airborne

- **Company:** Leonardo UK
- **Location:** Southampton, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Linux, MISRA C (C Programming Language), Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Modeling Language, TCP/IP, UML, Virtual Machines, Integrated Communications Access Packages, Git, Information Technology, DO-178B, Docker
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4b9ab8a4511b4ef2

## About the Role

You will have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related discipline (or significant relevant experience), together with experience delivering software solutions within a complex engineering environment.

Essential Experience:

 * Strong C++ programming skills

 * Development of Linux applications
 * TCP/IP

It is useful if you have some of these skills:

 * Developing C# applications
 * Familiarity with formal software lifecycle processes including Requirements Management, Design, Implementation, Test and Integration
 * Familiarity with Configuration Management process and tools e.g. git
 * Software design experience e.g. SysML / UML
 * Continuous Integration (CI) tools
 * Knowledge of Docker, Virtual Machines
 * Knowledge of high integrity software development practices e.g. RTCA DO-178C, AUTOSAR / MISRA C/C++
 * Software development for ARM processors

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, willingness to learn, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.

## Description

We are on the hunt for talented software engineers to support our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business, developing advanced technology for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). GCAP will deliver Tempest, the sixth-generation combat aircraft for the Royal Air Force and partner nations.

We want you to develop a new generation of features and capabilities using innovative software solutions for the GCAP Integrated Communications System (ICS).

Direct industry experience is not required; we are happy to explore all backgrounds and help develop all our software engineers.