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.

For our Helicopters Division we are seeking a highly motivated SubSystem Engineer to join our Avionics Systems Development Engineering team, focusing on Display Systems and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI). The candidate will be involved in the design and development of safety-critical avionics applications using Model-Based Design (MBD) methodologies, with a strong emphasis on graphical systems, pilot interaction, and human factors.

The role covers the full design and development subsystem lifecycle, including system modeling, HMI design, graphical implementation, SW integration, SW requirement definition, verification, and certification, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and usability requirements.

The focus of the development is in the Application SW and its integration on the platform (HW and Low Level SW).

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of embedded software for avionics display systems (e.g., PFD, MFD, Touchscreens Controls, Helmet Mounted Displays) applying Model-Based Design methodologies
• Implement graphic of touchscreen display with a proper HMI with particular attention to Flight Test Operations pilot workload
• SW  lifecycle management in accordance to applicable standard (DO-178C, DO-331, ARP4754A)
• Integrate Application SW on target systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (hardware, software, system engineering)
• SW Requirement definition

Requirements

• degree in Engineering technical field (e.g. Computer Science, Electronic, Electric, Telecommunication, Automation Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering)
• Proven experience with Matlab Simulink and SW development (C/C++)
• knowledge of Real Time Safety Critical Embedded SW development aspects
• interest in Human Machine Interface (HMI) aspects

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Clear and structured communication in technical environments
• Proactive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement

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 bonus 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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