Software Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a capable, adaptable and inquisitive software engineer to join the team to develop maritime Command and Control (C2) for the next generation of advanced air defence systems!

Salary: up to £60,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity:

We are looking for a software engineer who can develop the next generation of products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for security, safety, performance and dependability.

You will be joining teams that develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate and part of a large progressive and responsive company.

Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle.

This is a very hands-on role to understand technically the current Command & Control architecture, and support the continued design and

development and the instantiations for future products.

This role includes involvement in all aspects of the development.

What we're looking for from you:

Essential:
• A solid background in software engineering.
• Experience with Ada (preferred) or substantial experience of using C++. We welcome applications from those with experience in other software languages such as C++, Rust, as we have found that Ada can easily mastered by capable software engineers; help and support will be provided if needed.
• Experience working with a formal design process such as MASCOT, UML and tools E.g. Rhapsody.
• A passion for software engineering be able to innovate, and think critically to solve complex software problems.

Desirable:
• Ada programming
• Development in a regulated software safety context eg defence, aerospace, rail, nuclear or medical
• Development for embedded Linux
• Interest in Team Leading or work allocation and tracking

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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