Job Description
Job description
Job Description
The Opportunity
Are you an embedded Ada software engineer eager to work on cutting-edge engineering projects? Do you want to make an impact in a dynamic team environment where your skills and experience are truly valued?
At Leonardo , we are looking for talented engineers to join our growing Bristol team. Here, you’ll have the chance to shape world-class defence solutions, all while enjoying a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises your work-life balance.
Why Join Us?
• Work-Life Balance Enjoy the flexibility of on-site work with options tailored to your lifestyle, supported by a team that values balance as much as productivity.
• Career Growth Be part of an organisation that invests in your professional development, offering numerous opportunities to advance and support others along the way.
• Innovative Projects Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary teams at the forefront of defence engineering, delivering solutions that make a difference.
What You'll Be Doing
• High-Quality Code Deliver top-tier software, ensuring reliability and excellence in every line.
• Collaborative Solutions Work closely with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to develop and refine technical solutions.
• Continuous Learning Thrive in a nurturing environment where you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and share your knowledge.
• Leadership Guide and influence development approaches, focusing on design principles, modularity, reuse, and best practices.
Skills We're Looking For
While we value specific technical skills, we prioritise behaviours and experience that demonstrate leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Here’s a glimpse of what we’re looking for
• Leadership Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire others.
• Technical Expertise Experience with Ada, hands-on integration, object-oriented programming, and requirements engineering.
• Desirable Skills Familiarity with Linux/VXWorks and high-integrity software standards (e.g., RTCA-DO178C or similar).
What You’ll Get
• Flexible working We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part time options
• Flexible benefits Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
• Annual leave We offer 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 12 flexi days
• Network groups To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for
• Carers (employees who care for someone who is either older, disabled or seriously ill)
• Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
• Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce)
• Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
• We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).
To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit https //uk.leonardocompany.com/en/people-careers/life-at-leonardo/company-benefits
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit -
https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Primary Location
GB - Bristol Building
Contract Type
Hybrid Working
Onsite
Job Description
The Opportunity
Are you an embedded Ada software engineer eager to work on cutting-edge engineering projects? Do you want to make an impact in a dynamic team environment where your skills and experience are truly valued?
At Leonardo , we are looking for talented engineers to join our growing Bristol team. Here, you’ll have the chance to shape world-class defence solutions, all while enjoying a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises your work-life balance.
Why Join Us?
• Work-Life Balance Enjoy the flexibility of on-site work with options tailored to your lifestyle, supported by a team that values balance as much as productivity.
• Career Growth Be part of an organisation that invests in your professional development, offering numerous opportunities to advance and support others along the way.
• Innovative Projects Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary teams at the forefront of defence engineering, delivering solutions that make a difference.
What You'll Be Doing
• High-Quality Code Deliver top-tier software, ensuring reliability and excellence in every line.
• Collaborative Solutions Work closely with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to develop and refine technical solutions.
• Continuous Learning Thrive in a nurturing environment where you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and share your knowledge.
• Leadership Guide and influence development approaches, focusing on design principles, modularity, reuse, and best practices.
Skills We're Looking For
While we value specific technical skills, we prioritise behaviours and experience that demonstrate leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Here’s a glimpse of what we’re looking for
• Leadership Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire others.
• Technical Expertise Experience with Ada, hands-on integration, object-oriented programming, and requirements engineering.
• Desirable Skills Familiarity with Linux/VXWorks and high-integrity software standards (e.g., RTCA-DO178C or similar).
What You’ll Get
• Flexible working We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part time options
• Flexible benefits Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
• Annual leave We offer 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 12 flexi days
• Network groups To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for
• Carers (employees who care for someone who is either older, disabled or seriously ill)
• Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
• Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce)
• Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
• We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).
To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit https //uk.leonardocompany.com/en/people-careers/life-at-leonardo/company-benefits
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit -
https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Primary Location
GB - Bristol Building
Contract Type
Hybrid Working
Onsite
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Software Engineers |Embedded Ada position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Bristol offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
