Embedded Software Architect

Salary: £76,000 - 94,000 per year

Requirements:

• Software architecture expertise
• Experience in C++ and embedded software solutions
• UML modelling
• Object orientation
• Design patterns
• Linux / VXWorks experience is desirable
• Requirements engineering
• Network architectures and Ethernet protocols
• High integrity experience, e.g. RTCA-DO178C
• A good attitude and willingness to learn

Responsibilities:

• Engage with project stakeholders to determine system and software-level requirements
• Collaborate on architectural solutions at platform level to determine the software solutions to be developed
• Influence the development approach considering design principles, modularity, reuse, best practice, toolchain, and more

Technologies:

• Embedded
• Ethernet
• Support
• Linux
• Network
• Security
• UML
• Architect

More:

We are Leonardo, 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 people are at the heart of everything we do, and we offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Benefits include generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year, an award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution, free access to mental health support and financial advice, employee-led inclusion and diversity networks, eligibility for a bonus scheme, access to 4,000+ online courses through Coursera and LinkedIn Learning, a referral programme, flexible benefits worth up to 500 annually, and flexible hours with hybrid working options. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace where diverse perspectives drive innovation and better outcomes. This role is based in Luton and is a permanent, full-time hybrid position.

last updated 36 week of 2026

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