Leonardo

ELI - FCS Embedded Software Engineer

Leonardo

IT - Varese - Cascina CostaFull timePosted Aug 3, 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