ADA Software Engineer

ADA Software Engineer

Location:

Whiteley (Hybrid / Primarily Home-Based) Security Clearance:
Must hold or be eligible for SC clearance We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Air Traffic Management ( ATM ) programmes.

This role offers the opportunity to work on safety-critical, real-time Air Traffic Control systems, supporting customers who depend on highly reliable software every day. Youll work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, contributing across the full software lifecycle from requirements and design through to delivery and operational deployment. The role involves working on multiple applications, so it suits someone who enjoys variety and structured problem-solving.

What Youll Be Doing Investigating and resolving software and system issues Developing software requirements, designs, and solutions Contributing to architecture and design activities Building, maintaining, and updating software applications Producing and executing software test plans Supporting change, configuration, and release management activities Working closely with Systems Engineering, Test teams, and project stakeholders Ensuring all work follows defined engineering processes and software assurance standards

Required Skills:

Proven experience developing real-time, safety-related software Strong experience with C++ (experience of Ada, C or similar is beneficial) Experience working to Waterfall and/or V-Model development approaches Experience developing software on Windows and Linux platforms Experience across the full software lifecycle, from requirements through to delivery Background in software development, integration, and test Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams Clear written and verbal communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Desirable Skills Knowledge of ED-109A or similar software assurance standards

Experience with Visual Studio and modern development environments

Experience of Agile methods (e.g. Scrum) Knowledge of modelling languages (e.g. UML, SysML)

Experience with scripting languages such as Python Familiarity with Jira or other Atlassian tools Understanding of configuration management best practices What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits Flexi Working Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE we 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.

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening. What Makes Us Different:

Purpose:

you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you…