Leidos

Software Engineer

In short

Software Engineer role at Leidos UK & Europe, contributing to a multi-discipline team on analysis, design, development and testing of real-time and/or safety-related software across defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation programmes. Requires experience with languages like TAL, C/C++, scripting (Python, TACL), systems engineering and the full project life cycle, plus willingness to undergo SC or DV security clearance. Future vacancies may be based in Bristol, Farnborough or Whiteley (Hampshire), with a pay range of £47,600–£61,000.

About
Leidos UK & Europe are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our company. If you cannot see a vacancy on our careers page that matches your current requirements, please register your interest in Leidos UK & Europe by submitting an application via 'Join Our Talent Community' on the UK careers page and we will be in touch as soon as a role matching your skill set becomes available.
Location: Future vacancies could be available in Bristol, Farnborough or Whiteley (Hampshire). Due to growth within UK programmes, we will need talented Software Engineers throughout the course of 2026.
You will be responsible for contributing to a multi-discipline team in the analysis of problems, solution work up and delivery of software as required across a wide range of applications.
Задачи
•Investigation into potential problems in the various systems
•Develop software requirements
•Contribute to architecture and design baselines
•Develop software solutions/recommendations and implement these
•Change and release management
•Technical risk and opportunity management
•Liaise with other disciplines (i.e. Systems Engineering and Formal Test) as well as management and team leadership
•Creation of software test plans and test execution
•Change and release management
•Adherence to all relevant software standards required
Требования
•Experience of delivering real-time and/or safety-related software
•Knowledge of software development languages (e.g. TAL, C and C++)
•Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, TACL)
•Experience of systems engineering, software development, integration and test
•Knowledge of configuration management within a software engineering environment
•Experience of the complete project life cycle from bid through to operational delivery
•Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide clear technical direction
•Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with other stakeholders
•Excellent verbal and written communication through the use of e-mail, presentations and reports
•Ability to build effective working relationships with the team, internal stakeholders and external stakeholders
•Strong time management and organisational skills
•Clearance to start: BPSS; Clearance for role: SC
•You must be willing to undergo SC or DV clearance dependent upon the security requirements for the role
What we do for you
Our reward scheme includes:
•Contributory Pension Scheme
•Private Medical Insurance
•33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
•Flexible Working Scheme
Условия
Leidos UK & Europe work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services; our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
Pay Range: £47,600.00–£61,000.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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