Job Description

We have a great opportunity for an experienced ADA embedded software engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of current and future missile control systems!

Salary

: Circa 57,000 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

: 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...

The opportunity:

Software Engineering develops real-time embedded software for a wide range of missile subsystems and components. We are looking for a self-motivated embedded software engineer who can develop and deliver software on time, on cost and on quality for the current generation of missile systems - This really is rocket science!


As an ADA Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing software to company processes and agreed timescales, acting proactively and reporting into a Software Design Authority/Software Project Lead. The software is developed in ADA, and you will be working in a small team throughout the Software Development Lifecycle on the requirements, architecture, detailed design, implementation, testing and delivery of missile subsystem software.


The role will require interfacing with multiple stakeholders across multiple disciplines such as systems design, electronics design, safety, security and quality.

What we're looking for from you:

A software engineer focussed on embedded software development for Real Time systems:

Significant previous experience of developing embedded software using Ada, and C/C++ Experience in model-based development, using UML or using tools such as IBM's Rhapsody 'Can do' and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software" A focus on code quality and the ability to engage in code and design reviews. Development of maintainable and extensible code (to adapt to change in requirements etc.) Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical, and Test and Validation

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.


Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.



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We have a great opportunity for an experienced ADA embedded software engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of current and future missile control systems!

Salary

: Circa 57,000 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

: 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...

The opportunity:

Software Engineering develops real-time embedded software for a wide range of missile subsystems and components. We are looking for a self-motivated embedded software engineer who can develop and deliver software on time, on cost and on quality for the current generation of missile systems - This really is rocket science!


As an ADA Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing software to company processes and agreed timescales, acting proactively and reporting into a Software Design Authority/Software Project Lead. The software is developed in ADA, and you will be working in a small team throughout the Software Development Lifecycle on the requirements, architecture, detailed design, implementation, testing and delivery of missile subsystem software.


The role will require interfacing with multiple stakeholders across multiple disciplines such as systems design, electronics design, safety, security and quality.

What we're looking for from you:

A software engineer focussed on embedded software development for Real Time systems:

Significant previous experience of developing embedded software using Ada, and C/C++ Experience in model-based development, using UML or using tools such as IBM's Rhapsody 'Can do' and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software" A focus on code quality and the ability to engage in code and design reviews. Development of maintainable and extensible code (to adapt to change in requirements etc.) Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical, and Test and Validation

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.


Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.



#LI-RS1