Embedded Software Team Lead – Real-Time, Hybrid

MBDA; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime pay

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave enhancements

Site facilities

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Software Technical Team Lead for the New Product Development Group in Embedded Software. You will lead a small/medium team delivering software for MBDA's latest naval weapon system, guiding from requirements through deployment.

The role offers hybrid work with 4–5 days on site, and a salary around £65,000 depending on experience. BPSS checks apply, with strong benefits and career progression within MBDA.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded software development with C/C++ and RTOS.
• Experience with low level software development and FreeRTOS.
• Familiarity with model‑driven development tools (Rhapsody UML) and ICDs on host/target hardware.
• Experience with IBM Engineering Work Management / RTC or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong technical leadership to a software team ensuring architecture meets safety, security and reliability requirements.
• Lead and mentor software engineers, fostering collaboration and delivering to project goals.
• Plan projects with definitions of requirements, timelines and deliverables, coordinating tasks and deadlines.
• Identify technical risks and debt and communicate them to the Software Project Leader.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Drive quality improvement by applying best practices, QA processes and coding standards.
• Provide reporting and metrics to stakeholders and drive data‑driven improvements.

Skills

C/C++

Real Time OS

FreeRTOS

ARM assembler

Rhapsody UML

Rational Team Concert

Team leadership

Analytical/design ability

Effective communication

Tools

Rational Team Concert (RTC)

Rhapsody UML

Job description

MBDA is seeking a Software Technical Team Lead for the New Product Development Group in Embedded Software. You will lead a small/medium team delivering software for MBDA's latest naval weapon system, guiding from requirements through deployment.

The role offers hybrid work with 4–5 days on site, and a salary around £65,000 depending on experience. BPSS checks apply, with strong benefits and career progression within MBDA.