Avionic Subsystem / Software Engineer – Flight Management

About the role

Leonardo, an aerospace, defence and security group, is hiring an Avionic Subsystem / Software Engineer for its Flight Management unit in Varese. The unit designs, develops and qualifies the software running on the main on-board computer of Leonardo Helicopter programs, covering flight planning and sensor management. The engineer works with the Avionic System Engineering function and with CPE offices, flight test pilots and engineers, procurement and RMS.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse customer needs and define subsystem software requirements for embedded, real-time, safety-critical Flight Management System applications.
• Collaborate with the development team to define design solutions within plans, standards, technical and schedule constraints and budget.
• Contribute to and coordinate software development and qualification across all phases: requirements, architecture and detailed design, coding and integration, validation and verification, design reviews and certification audits.
• Interface with and manage suppliers for outsourced activities and the computer platform procurement.
• Coordinate and lead the development and verification team, and monitor the project for schedule, cost and resources.

Required profile

• Degree in a technical discipline such as aerospace/aeronautical, automation, computer or electronic engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive customer orientation.
• Good spoken and written English and ability to work in cross-functional, geographically distributed teams.
• Nice to have: 2 to 3 years of experience as an Avionic Subsystem / SW Engineer or similar.

Required skills

• Project management skills and thorough understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Nice to have: real-time safety-critical embedded software, DO-178, DO-254, DO-160 and MIL-STDs, certification regulations, UML, Model-Based development, MATLAB/Simulink, Arinc protocols, Ada and C++.

What we offer

• Permanent contract under the CCNL for the private metalworking industry, with hybrid working.
• Total base pay range of EUR 32,731.92 to 43,000, plus 13th-month salary and performance bonus.
• Welfare vouchers of EUR 250 per year, ongoing training and well-being support.

Candidates apply by sending their CV within three weeks of the posting; shortlisted candidates face an HR introduction interview and a technical interview with the business function.