Graduate Software Engineer Programme 2027 - Defense Tech

MBDA

West of England

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 43,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

2-year Programme
Annual salary review
Company bonus up to £2,500
Pension up to 14%
Overtime paid
25 days annual leave
Flexi leave
Career progression
Site facilities
Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Software Engineer for its Graduate Programme 2027. You will deliver software for next-generation weapons and participate in a range of placements across the software lifecycle, with exposure to systems engineering and agile project management.

The role is on-site with a starting salary of £31,900 plus a £3,000 joining bonus. The programme includes hands-on development across Windows and Linux using C, C++, C#, and Java, with opportunities to progress and travel.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computing/CS/Engineering/Math/Physics or relevant STEM with minimum 2:2.
  • British Citizen or dual UK national for security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded and front-end software across Windows and Linux.
  • Ensure robustness and maintain technical documentation for deliverables.
  • Collaborate with other departments to gain overview of the business.
  • Engage with the software lifecycle and agile project management practices.
  • Opportunity to travel as part of the programme.

Skills

C/C++
Java
C#
Front-end
Windows/Linux
Agile
Systems eng

Education

STEM degree 2:2

Tools

Git
Jenkins
VS Code

Job description

MBDA is seeking a Software Engineer for its Graduate Programme 2027. You will deliver software for next-generation weapons and participate in a range of placements across the software lifecycle, with exposure to systems engineering and agile project management.

The role is on-site with a starting salary of £31,900 plus a £3,000 joining bonus. The programme includes hands-on development across Windows and Linux using C, C++, C#, and Java, with opportunities to progress and travel.

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