Job Description: The opportunity: Technology in Defence is rapidly evolving, and so are the risks to capabilities and success through an ever-changing security landscape. As customers demand higher levels of resilience in the products we create, our approach to securing systems and products needs to change with it. We are recruiting for a Lead Software Engineer to support development of security functions. You will work on some of the most challenging and rewarding security problems in the UK, on some of the most exciting Defence projects, helping design and develop security solutions that sit at the heart of our products. What you’ll do as a Lead Software Engineer within Product Security: Your work at Leonardo will see you addressing security risks in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. You will work alongside a team of security engineers and consultants to support engineering delivery teams, aiding the design and development of new products and systems by providing guidance to ensure the customer’s capabilities remain secure. Through engagement with engineering teams and customers, you will advise on solutions that address security concerns while providing value to the customer based on risk balance. Utilising a focus of supporting the customer to achieve their goals, you will endeavour to provide the best possible solutions balanced against the programme constraints Key responsibility areas involve: Designing secure software solutions within multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and supporting integration Creating and reviewing documentation such as design documents, system specifications, and risk profiles to identify potential vulnerabilities and propose appropriately secure solutions Working with solution architects and engineers to ensure that systems meet stringent Design Integrity and security standards and satisfy relevant accreditation requirements Participating in wider customer forums, to review security topics Mentoring junior software engineers What we need from you: Practical experience of robust and secure software languages (C/C++ or similar), minimising inherent vulnerabilities in development Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure and secure communications protocols Technical knowledge of secure software engineering and integration with firmware Demonstrable experience in the following areas will help you stand out: Experience of Object-oriented Python for rapid prototyping and/or creating supporting tools A working practical knowledge of NCSC CAPS Evaluation processes and practices with awareness of generic Secure by Design Principles as presented by NCSC, UK MOD and NIST Practical experience of following DevSecOps lifecycles for software Experience in safety-critical engineering and/or developing software to High Assurance requirements such as DO-178C/ISO26262/ISO21434 standards or equivalent Knowledge and experience of complex cryptography An understanding of developing cyber resilient products by addressing the 4 phases of resilience: Prepare, Absorb, Recover and Adapt Security Clearance You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels Life at Leonardo With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people. Pension: Award winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance) Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers) Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK. At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection. This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us. Primary Location: GB - Newcastle Contract Type: Hybrid Working: Onsite