Embedded Software Engineer

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate software engineer focused on embedded software development for Real Time systems. This hands-on role involves architecting, designing, implementing, and testing missile subsystem software. The ideal candidate will develop complex solutions and support junior engineers. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £65,000, dynamic (hybrid) working, and various employee benefits including a company bonus and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Fantastic site facilities

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience of developing and delivering embedded software solutions using C++.
• Experience in model-based development, using UML or using tools such as IBM's Rhapsody.
• Good working knowledge of the complete software engineering lifecycle.
• Ability to support and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, implement, and test missile subsystem software.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver on-board software for Missile Systems.
• Lead technical implementation and support other engineers.

Skills

Embedded software development

C++

Model-based development (UML)

Stakeholder relationship building

Supporting junior engineers

Tools

IBM's Rhapsody

Requirement Management tools

Software Configuration Management tools

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate software engineer, focussed on embedded software development for Real Time systems. This is a hands‑on role and will involve architecting, designing, implementing and testing missile subsystem software!

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 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

We are looking for a dynamic software engineer with both a deep and broad range of experience in software engineering, from requirements to certification. Someone who has taken the lead in technical implementation and delivery of complex solutions, as well as supporting and mentoring other engineers in their team!

Working collaboratively with other engineering departments within the business, you will be part of a mid-size team that is responsible for delivering the on-board software for the next generation of Missile Systems.

This is a chance to be part of a team that delivers software solutions that drives the success of complex defence projects!

What we're looking for from you

• Proven experience of developing and delivering embedded software solutions using C++.
• Experience in model-based development, using UML or using tools such as IBM's Rhapsody.
• Good working knowledge of the complete software engineering lifecycle
• Experience of building internal stakeholder relationships
• Ability to support and develop more junior engineers

Desirable, but not essential

• Experience of Requirement Management tools
• Experience of Software Configuration Management tools
• Continuous Integration, Delivery or Deployment
• Experience of Agile methodologies

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