ELI - FCS Embedded Software Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd

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IT - Varese - Cascina Costa Until 9/6/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 8, 2026 Last posted July 8, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

The role is within Flight Control Systems department which is a part of the Aircraft System Integration area within the Engineering Directorate. The purpose of the role is to carry-out Embedded Software Development activities.

Main Tasks:
• Management of software items, from source code creation to software build and deployment
• HW/SW and SW/SW integration activity within Flight Control Computer team
• Source code development within Model-Based Design process (code auto-generator) and/or traditional process (hand-written code)
• Support troubleshooting and debug activity on simulated or real platform
• Software configuration activity according to applicable procedures and standards
• Participation in software peer-review meeting
• Contribution to software architecture definition, with particular attention to efficiency, maintenance and re-usability
• Contribution to evaluation and selection of proper HW and SW platforms for Flight Control Computer

Education:
Bachelor Degree in Computer Sciences, Electronics, Telecommunications or similar

Seniority:

Junior (1-3 years)

Technical Skills:
• Knowledge of C/C++ programming
• Capable of performing troubleshoot and debug on existing code (and based on Problem Reports list)
• Knowledge of scripting languages for Unix/Windows
• Understanding of common best-practices for software engineering and configuration management processes  
• Knowledge of data bus protocols such as ARINC 429, CAN, Ethernet, Serial (e.g. RS-232/422/485)
• Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink modeling language
 

Soft Skills:
• Analytical and organized in the day-by-day activity
• Collaborative and proactive

Language:

English (B2 or higher)

Desirable Requirements:
• Knowledge of key aspects of embedded systems such as scheduling, memory management, CPU throughput, numeric precision, etc.
• Knowledge of airborne software standards such as RTCA DO-178B/C, DO-330, DO-331
• Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with avionics electrical interfaces including analog, digital, discrete I/O
• Hands-on experience with data bus protocols such as ARINC 429, CAN, Ethernet, RS-232/422/485, AFDX
• Knowledge of ADA programming language

Seniority:

Junior

Primary Location:

IT - Varese - Cascina Costa

Contract Type:

Permanent

Total Base Pay Range:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid
About this role

Summary

Develop and troubleshoot embedded software for flight control systems in aerospace.

Job title

FCS Embedded Software Engineer

Experience level

junior level

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

Varese, Italy; hybrid work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C/C++troubleshootdebugscripting languagessoftware engineeringconfiguration managementdata bus protocolsMatlab/Simulink

Preferred skills

embedded systemsairborne software standardselectrical test equipmentavionics interfacesADA

Specializations

embedded systemsC/C++model-based designprotocols ARINC 429,CAN,Ethernet
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

21100 Varese, VA, Italy

Hybrid City