Software Systems Engineers
Leonardo
Date: 12 hours ago
City: Luton, England
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
Have you delivered software products as a Systems Engineer? If so, this may be the role for you!
We are seeking dedicated Systems Engineers, who will bridge the gap between systems engineering and software development.
Our software products support deployed and in-development systems, including
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this includes meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
This work will require on-site working at our facility in Luton.
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
Be part of something bigger - apply now!
Primary Location
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Additional Locations
GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Lincoln
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
Have you delivered software products as a Systems Engineer? If so, this may be the role for you!
We are seeking dedicated Systems Engineers, who will bridge the gap between systems engineering and software development.
Our software products support deployed and in-development systems, including
- Mission programming and analysis tools for self-protection systems used by RAF aircraft and export customers, including Typhoon and Apache.
- Development of next-generation tools providing capability to the Tempest Aircraft being developed under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) to replace Typhoon.
- Engaging with stakeholders defining requirements for new systems
- Conducting cost and functional performance trade-offs and evaluation of proposed solutions
- Enhancing capabilities and performance of in-service systems
- Designing and integrating new functionality into existing systems
- Designing and conducting testing and trials to prove equipment function and performance
- Root-cause analysis of anomalies observed during integration or evaluation activities
- Leading technical activities and initiatives
- Mentoring and coaching other engineers
- Creating and delivering reports, presentations and proposals to customers and industry partners
- Supporting knowledge sharing and exploitation of good practice
- A science, math's, or engineering-based degree, or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in delivering software-heavy systems, ideally to customers in regulated industries (e.g. military, rail, safety-critical)
- Experience in working with software teams using DevOps to deliver products
- Experience in MBSE methodologies
- Problem definition
- Systems and Software Architecture
- Software Development and Qualification
- Integration, Verification and Validation
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this includes meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
This work will require on-site working at our facility in Luton.
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
- Time to Recharge Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Secure your Future Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Your Wellbeing Matters Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
- Rewarding Performance All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Never Stop Learning Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Refer a friend Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
- Tailored Perks Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
Be part of something bigger - apply now!
Primary Location
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Additional Locations
GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Lincoln
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
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