Software Project Leader

Job Description

We have a great opportunity for an software project leader to join our team and contribute to the development of current and future embedded software systems!

Salary: Circa £70,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. 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: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary

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

• 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:

Technology matters more at MBDA. Our ever-evolving team powers the business across Europe and brings the next generation of defence solutions to life. Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle. And, in a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better. Join us as a Software Project Leader and take our technology and your career into new territories.

You will be responsible for developing the on-board software for the next generation of Missile Systems. This is a leadership role and involves leading a team to deliver embedded software on time, on cost and on quality.

What we’re looking for from you:

A leader in software (experienced or aspiring) focussed on team leadership and delivering software:

• Proven ability to technical manage a team of software developers

• Project management skills to ensure good planning, delivery and cost control of software

• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the company across a range of mediums, including reporting of progress, blockers and achievements.

• A good understanding of software and the software development lifecycle including configuration management tools and techniques, to be able to provide effective oversight.

• The ability to elicit and understand requirements and available design solutions so that you can produce accurate and cost effective estimates of work to be undertaken

• Understanding of UML and C, C++ and/or Ada Languages.

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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