Description Software Developer – Embedded Systems Location: Hybrid – Herefordshire 4 days/week on customer site Clearance: Must be eligible for DV clearance (British Citizen, UK residency last 10 years)

Are you an experienced software developer who loves building practical solutions on embedded hardware? Want to work closely with end-users and see the real-world impact of your code? Join our National Security & Defence team, where you’ll design and deliver mission-critical software using platforms like ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and ARM-based microcontrollers (e.g., Zero, Pico)

You’ll work with Python and C++ to solve operational problems directly alongside our customers, typically on-site 4 days per week

This is a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy low-level work, problem-solving, and creating robust tools in challenging environments

What You’ll Do Develop bespoke software solutions on embedded platforms (ESP32, Raspberry Pi, ARM)

Write and maintain code in Python and/or C++, often interfacing directly with hardware

Work with communication protocols to control and integrate peripheral devices

Perform testing and debugging, both in the lab and at customer sites

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and implement features

Occasionally support system integration and deployment of hardware/software stacks

Engage with users to understand operational needs and adapt your solutions accordingly

Contribute to technical documentation and version control (Git)

Support team knowledge sharing and mentor less-experienced developers when appropriate

What You’ll Bring Essential: Experience in hands-on software development

Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python

Experience coding for embedded systems (e.g., ESP32, ARM Cortex-based boards)

Familiarity with low-level hardware interfacing, including serial comms, GPIO, USB, or SPI/I2C

Comfort working in Linux development environments

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to adapt quickly to new hardware, tools, and use cases

Familiarity with unit testing, debugging tools, and Git-based workflows

Desirable: Experience with security-focused projects (e.g., Government, MoD)

Exposure to cryptography and secure audio/data transport

Knowledge of Bluetooth, Ultra-Wideband, or other wireless protocols

Familiarity with USB device drivers or USB communication

Use of RTOS or bare-metal development environments

Education & Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred

Professional membership of BCS or IET is a plus

Why Leidos? We’re a global technology company tackling the UK’s toughest national security challenges

Our Capability Development team is known for delivering bespoke, high-performance solutions in complex environments

We value people who are curious, self-directed, and eager to get their hands dirty with code

What We Offer Competitive Salary & Financial Rewards: Pension, share options, car leasing, free parking, cycle scheme

Private Medical Insurance 33 Days Annual Leave (incl. public holidays), with buy/sell options

Flexible Benefits: Life assurance, gym memberships, health plans

Work-Life Balance: 37.5-hour week up to 2 TOIL days per month

Learning & Development: TechX Academy, unlimited e-learning, career mobility

If you want to work on real-world systems, close to the mission, and in a role where your code directly impacts outcomes, we’d love to hear from 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 (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) • Dynamic 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

What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe

We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions

Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world

You can inspire change

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team

We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years

Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing

We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others

At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. INTNSD Come break things (in a good way)

Then build them smarter

We’re the tech company everyone calls when things get weird

We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.” Original Posting: For U.S

Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above

Pay Range: £47,500.00-£60,900

00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary

Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law

About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16

7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025

For more information, visit www

Leidos.com

Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision

That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement

More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits

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Commitment to Non-Descrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law

Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.