Job Description

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

Salary

: Circa 65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working

: 4 to 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...

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:

Seeker software is a complex real-time sub-component of a Missile, responsible for consuming data from a variety of advanced sensors and interfacing to other sub-equipment on-board a missile.


Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (hardware/software/firmware) with state-of-the-art technology you will be at the forefront of missile system design. The role involves the full life cycle development, in Agile/SCRUM working environment where quality and accuracy of work is essential!


There are also opportunities to work in a lab environment, using Missile components and Test Equipment.


This is a technical hands-on role and will involve all aspects of the software life cycle:

Requirements capture Embedded Software Architecture and Design Implementation Verification (Reviews and Testing)

As part of our larger multi-disciplinary team, you will need to demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities at both system and software component levels. Your positive demeanour, adaptability, clear communication skills, and commitment to maintaining quality will contribute to your success in this role.

What we're looking for from you:

Do you have industry experience in the following areas (these are key to being successful in the role):

Proven Hard Real-Time embedded software development experience. Strong proficiency in 'C' or C++ Programming Familiarity with communication Protocols (e.g. SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCI-Express) Experience working with Software Design methodologies (e.g. UML) Ability to analyse system performance and integration Full life cycle development experience

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 embedded software engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of current and future seeker systems!

Salary

: Circa 65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working

: 4 to 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...

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:

Seeker software is a complex real-time sub-component of a Missile, responsible for consuming data from a variety of advanced sensors and interfacing to other sub-equipment on-board a missile.


Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (hardware/software/firmware) with state-of-the-art technology you will be at the forefront of missile system design. The role involves the full life cycle development, in Agile/SCRUM working environment where quality and accuracy of work is essential!


There are also opportunities to work in a lab environment, using Missile components and Test Equipment.


This is a technical hands-on role and will involve all aspects of the software life cycle:

Requirements capture Embedded Software Architecture and Design Implementation Verification (Reviews and Testing)

As part of our larger multi-disciplinary team, you will need to demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities at both system and software component levels. Your positive demeanour, adaptability, clear communication skills, and commitment to maintaining quality will contribute to your success in this role.

What we're looking for from you:

Do you have industry experience in the following areas (these are key to being successful in the role):

Proven Hard Real-Time embedded software development experience. Strong proficiency in 'C' or C++ Programming Familiarity with communication Protocols (e.g. SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCI-Express) Experience working with Software Design methodologies (e.g. UML) Ability to analyse system performance and integration Full life cycle development experience

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