Embedded Software Project Lead

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking an experienced embedded software leader for their Real Time Actuation Software Group. This role involves managing software teams, delivering safety-critical software, and applying innovative development techniques. A leader who can foster high-performing teams and navigate complex project environments is essential. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Company Bonus of up to 21%

Maximum pension contribution of up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage a team of software developers (typically 5 to 10 engineers).
• Experience of delivering safety related projects and working to associated processes (e.g. DO178C or equivalent).
• Understanding the embedded software development process in 'C'.
• Project management skills to ensure good planning, delivery and cost control of software.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspiration and leadership to software teams.
• Develop safety-critical software with process adherence.
• Apply innovative software development methods for efficiency improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Software development process understanding

Budget management

Safety-critical software development

Project management

Requirements understanding

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced embedded software leader to join our Real Time Actuation Software Group!

Salary: Circa £72,000 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: 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:

The Real Time Actuation Software Group is tasked with the development and delivery of actuation software that is a key component of our products, deployed into missile programmes. This role will provide the opportunity for collaboration with System Engineers, algorithm focused Servo Engineers, Product Verification and Equipment Design Authority.

• Can you provide inspiration and leadership to software teams?
• Do you have the process adherence and quality focus to develop safety‑critical software?
• Are you committed to applying innovating software development methods and techniques for efficiency improvements?

What we're looking for from you:

A leader in software focussed on team leadership and delivering software. We are looking for a Software Project Lead (SPL) who can build high‑performing teams and create strong working relations with the multidiscipline project environments. These project environments include financial and budget control, system design, electronic design, safety, security & quality.

• Proven ability to manage a team of software developers (typically 5 to 10 engineers).
• Experience of delivering safety related projects and working to associated processes (e.g. DO178C or equivalent).
• A proven record of managing a software budget and have the confidence to control change to the requirements and costs, against an agreed estimate/budget.
• Understanding the embedded software development process in 'C'.
• Project management skills to ensure good planning, delivery and cost control of software.
• 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 understand requirements, design and verification and validation solutions so that you can produce accurate and cost‑effective estimates of work to be undertaken.

Our company

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