Project Engineering Lead; Software

Overview

Join or sign in to apply for the Project Engineering Lead (Software) role at Leonardo in Basildon, England, United Kingdom. This role supports the Project Engineering Manager with a high level of Software Development activity within Modular Integrated Protection Systems (MIPS). MIPS involves the development of an autonomous protection system for modern military vehicles, including the architecture that supports the seamless utilisation of future Sensors and Effectors.

Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, you will hold personal responsibility for the leadership of software development, from Requirements through to Acceptance. You will build strong relationships with Engineering Functional Leads and external partners to ensure resourcing plans within the IPT are realistic and issues are resolved swiftly.

• The ability to manage a dynamic Software engineering team involving internal and external partners. Working closely with the Project Engineering Manager, responsible for delivery of the overall engineering output against time, cost and performance budgets.
• Skills to generate clear engineering plans, establish key milestones, and identify risks, opportunities and interdependencies. Ability to review current project positions and adapt plans to mitigate risks to cost, schedule or performance budgets.
• Significant experience leading Software engineering teams, including effective use of Jira in an agile development environment. Essential experience in UML development for real-time embedded software, and a strong understanding of the software engineering lifecycle on technically complex development projects.
• Desirable experience with The Math Works toolset (including code generation) and working within the defence industry.
• This is not an exhaustive list; we welcome candidates with varying levels of experience, prioritising attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance
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 (National Security Vetting, NSV) may apply, including eligibility for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information please visit

Leonardo offers a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package supporting wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Benefits include:

• Time to Recharge: generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
• Secure your Future: pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding Performance: eligibility for bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Refer a friend: financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

Primary Location
GB - Basildon

Contract Type
Permanent

Hybrid Working
Hybrid

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Other, Information Technology, and Engineering

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• Computer and Network Security