ELI - Avionic Subsystem/SW Engineer
Pubblicato il 25-08-2026 - LEONARDO in Samarate
Job Description:
Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity investments. A key player in major strategic programs at the global level, Leonardo is a technology and industrial partner to governments, defence administrations, institutions, and businesses.
The role is part of the Flight Management organizational unit of Avionic Systems Development area. The unit is responsible for the design, development and qualification/certification activities related to the main on-board computer of Leonardo Helicopters programs (both civil and military), specifically of the software application responsible for the Flight Planning and Sensor Management functions that will be hosted on the target computer.
Sub-System Engineers interface with the Avionic System Engineering functional area for all the aspects pertaining to the integration of the computer and its application in the helicopter avionic system. Other external areas interfaced include CPE offices, Flight Test Pilots and Engineers, Procurement and RMS departments.
Flight Management Engineer goals:
Analyze avionic system requirements and customer needs to define subsystem SW requirements and design solutions for the development and certification of embedded, real-time, safety critical applications for the Flight Management System installed on Leonardo Helicopters product lines.
Activities and responsibilities of the role include:
- understanding customer needs and expected outcome
- collaborating with the development team to identify design solutions in line with expectations and with project guidelines (plans, standards, technical and schedule constraints, budget)
- contributing and coordinating the activities necessary to develop and qualify the computer software application in all its development phases (requirements definition, architectural and detailed design, coding and integration, validation and verification, design reviews and qualification/certification audits)
- interfacing and managing suppliers for outsourced activities and for the computer platform procurement
- coordinating and leading the development and verification team
- monitoring and managing the project in terms of schedule, costs and resources
Requirements:
- Degree in technical disciplines (e.g. Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering or Electronic Engineering)
- strong problem solving capabilities and proactive customer satisfaction approach
- good knowledge of spoken and written English
- ability to work effectively in cross-functional and geographically distributed team
- project management skills
- inclination to work in line with standards, rules and objectives
- thorough understanding of the entire software development life-cycle
Nice to have:
- 2 to 3 years of experience as Avionic Subsystem/SW Engineer or similar role
- knowledge of Real Time Safety Critical Embedded SW development aspects
- knowledge of aeronautical standards and guidelines for safety critical software and systems development (DO-178, DO-254, DO-160 and MIL-STDs) or similar applicable to other contexts (e.g. automotive or railway standards)
- knowledge of civil and military certification/qualification regulations and processes
- SW design and development methodologies (UML, Model Based development, Matlab/Simulink modeling and testing)
- knowledge of Aeronautical standard communication protocols and interfaces (i.e. Arinc 429, Arinc 664/AFDX and Arinc 653; Arinc 661)
- knowledge of Ada, C/C++ programming languages
- validation and verification methodologies
WHAT WE OFFER
Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.
Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement.
Our reference collective labor agreement is the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector.
• Working arrangement: Hybrid
• Employment category: White-collar employee
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• 13th-month salary
• Performance premio linked to business results
• Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills
• Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs.
The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
We look forward to receiving your application: please submit your CV within three weeks of the job posting date.
How does the selection process work?
Following the application collection phase, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be evaluated and shortlisted.
Selected candidates will take part in an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, focusing on motivation and aptitude, followed by an in-depth technical interview with the relevant Business function.
At the end of the process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of whether the outcome is positive or negative.
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Primary Location:
IT - Varese - Cascina Costa
Additional Locations:
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hybrid Working: