Embedded Software Engineer

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Stevenage is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop complex software for missile systems. This role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team in an Agile environment, overseeing the full software life cycle. The successful candidate will prove their expertise in real-time embedded systems, preferably in C or C++, and will have the opportunity for hybrid working. Other benefits include a company bonus of up to £2,500, additional flexible leave, and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension with up to 14% contribution

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in real-time embedded software development.
• Strong programming skills in C or C++.
• Knowledge of various communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop seeker software for missile systems in an Agile environment.
• Work on software life cycle from requirements capture to verification.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team using advanced technology.

Skills

Hard Real-Time embedded software development

C or C++ Programming

Communication Protocols (SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCI-Express)

Software Design methodologies (e.g. UML)

System performance and integration analysis

Full life cycle development

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

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