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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong leadership in software engineering, driving organizational transformation and improving engineering performance while fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation. Capable of translating engineering strategy into measurable business outcomes within complex, regulated environments.
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Leadership DevelopmentSoftware Engineering StrategyDevSecOps PracticesOrganizational TransformationEmbedded Software Experience
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Hard Skills
Software ArchitectureModel-Based EngineeringAI-Enabled Software DevelopmentSafety-Critical SystemsReal-Time Software
Soft Skills
Influencing Senior StakeholdersBuilding AlignmentDeveloping Future Leaders
Tools & Technologies
Digital EngineeringSoftware Factory Approaches
Certifications & Qualifications
DO-178CIEC61508ISO26262
Industry Keywords
Electronic WarfareGovernanceEngineering EffectivenessContinuous ImprovementRegulated Engineering Environments
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and develop a software engineering community of around 180 engineers across Luton, Lincoln and Bristol
- Define and execute the Software Engineering strategy for Electronic Warfare
- Build a high-performing organisation with succession pipelines, career pathways and leadership development
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering effectiveness, quality, productivity and delivery performance
- Champion modern software engineering practices, digital technologies, automation, DevSecOps and AI-enabled engineering approaches
- Establish a culture of technical excellence, accountability, learning and innovation
- Shape software technology, process and toolchain roadmaps with technical and business leadership
- Ensure the software function has the capability and capacity required to meet future business demand
- Provide governance, assurance and functional leadership across the Electronic Warfare portfolio
- Represent EW Software Engineering within Leonardo UK and the wider engineering community
- Work closely with Chief Engineers, Product Architects, Engineering Leaders and business stakeholders to deliver current commitments and future capability
Requirements
What you’ll need- Accomplished engineering leader with experience leading large software organisations through significant change
- Proven track record of leading software engineering functions through senior managers and technical leaders
- Experience translating engineering strategy into measurable business outcomes
- Demonstrable success driving organisational transformation and improving engineering performance at scale
- Strong leadership credentials and passion for developing people, future leaders and technical talent
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build alignment across engineering, programme and business communities
- Experience balancing near-term delivery pressures with long-term capability development
- Strong commercial awareness, including workforce planning, investment decisions and budget management
- Experience operating within complex, highly regulated engineering environments
- Experience in embedded and real-time software, safety-critical or mission-critical systems, DevSecOps and software factory approaches, Model-Based Engineering, software architecture and platform development, digital engineering and engineering transformation, or AI-enabled software development advantageous
- Experience with standards such as DO-178C, IEC61508, ISO26262 or equivalent highly desirable
- Subject to pre-employment screening under the UK Government's BPSS
- May require eligibility for National Security Vetting, including SC or DV clearance
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
- Free access to mental health support
- Free financial advice
- Employee-led inclusion and diversity networks
- Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
- Financial reward through the referral programme
- Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech and lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more
- Flexible hours with hybrid working options