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# Senior Software Engineer (Real Time Embedded)

- **Company:** Leonardo UK
- **Location:** Luton, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £55,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Linux, DevOps, Embedded Software, Object-Oriented Software Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, VxWorks
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-software-engineer-real-time-embedded/49411263

## About the Role

contribute to designing and delivering high integrity embedded software solutions while developing your technical skills and collaborating with experienced engineers. Key skills and behaviours include:* **Experience:** Around 4 years of embedded software engineering experience in aerospace, defence, or other mission- or safety-critical domains.* **High-Integrity Coding:** Ability to develop robust, high-quality software (e.g., RTCA-DO178C) using object-oriented C++ or Ada.* **Collaboration:** Work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and learn from senior engineers.* **DevOps Mindset:** Interest in automation across build, test, and deployment processes.* **Hands-On Integration:** Willingness to work directly with target hardware in lab environments.* **RTOS Development (Desirable):** Exposure to real-time embedded applications on Linux or VxWorks RTOS.* **Lifecycle Awareness:** Understanding of the software engineering lifecycle-from requirements through delivery.* **Growth



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