Principal Software Engineer - Test Environments (GCAP)

Job Description:Your ImpactCan you develop Test Environments for a complex aerospace programme, from strategy through to implementation?Working within the Future Combat Air Line of Business, you will help deliver robust test capabilities for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), including test rigs, integrated test solutions, simulation environments, bespoke software, and test frameworks.GCAP will deliver Tempest, the sixth-generation combat aircraft that will replace the Royal Air Force's Typhoon fleet from 2035. Leonardo UK is leading the development of advanced Integrated Sensing and Non-Kinetic Effects (ISANKE) and Integrated Communications System (ICS) technologies, including sensing, communications, data fusion, machine learning, and defensive aids systems.Working closely with the Ministry of Defence and international industry partners, you will play a key role in the development, integration, verification, and validation of these advanced capabilities.This role can be based at any Leonardo Electronics UK site and will involve occasional travelWhat You’ll DoDevelop software and test solutions that support physical and digital test capabilities.Deliver test environments across multiple levels, from subsystem integration through to hardware-in-the-loop and simulation environments.Collaborate with stakeholders to define Test Environment requirements and support programme objectives.Contribute to the GCAP ISANKE and ICS Test Environments roadmap.Work with Engineering, Procurement, IT, and Manufacturing teams to enable both synthetic and airborne trials.Deliver solutions to agreed cost, schedule, and quality targets, while supporting proof-of-concept and demonstration activities within the UK and internationally, particularly to Italy and Japan.What You'll BringYou will have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline, together with experience delivering software solutions within a complex engineering environment.We are looking for candidates with experience in:Software development across the full engineering lifecycle using Agile methodologies.Developing test environments, test frameworks, or test automation solutions.Digital engineering approaches and hybrid physical/synthetic test environments.Software architectures, interfaces, and data integration within complex systems.Engineering governance, quality standards, and regulated environments.The most important attributes are a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.Spend up to 500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. Full time