Lead Software Developer

MBDA S.A.S.; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in the UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to develop synthetic environments for advanced defence systems. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in C# and C++, an ability to lead software development teams, and a creative approach to problem-solving. This role offers a salary of around £65,000 with dynamic hybrid working arrangements - 3-4 days onsite each week. The company values diversity and encourages unique perspectives in its teams.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 21% of base salary

Pension contributions up to 14%

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in software development, particularly in C# and C++.
• Ability to lead a small software development team.
• Open approach to software that can be integrated into multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop synthetic environments using C family programming languages.
• Collaborate with Project Leads and the wider project team.
• Drive technical innovation in simulation components.

Skills

C#

C++

Problem solving

Real-time software development

Adaptability

Creativity

Job description

Security Clearance: British Citizen.
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%
• 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...
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

The opportunity:

This is a hands on role working collaboratively with Project Leads, Simulation Architects and the wider MBDA project team, with the development of synthetic environments using the C family of programming languages. The role combines aspects of technical leadership, project management and team building.

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrates real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.

This role will offer you the opportunity to:

• Grow your skills and abilities, whilst supporting the full MBDA development lifecycle.
• Develop a broader view of systems of systems engineering and drive the technical innovation through a synthetic environment.
• Work on the worlds most advanced defence systems from the initial concepts with advanced visualisation techniques (AR/VR) and demonstrations all the way through to in service support and training.
• Underpinning everything we do is experimentation and you will be part of the team developing new innovative ways and capabilities to support weapon systems development for domestic and international customers.

What we're looking for from you:

• A Lead Software Engineer who is adaptable and creative in their approach to lead a small software development team and advance the technical development of our synthetic environments / simulation components for one of MBDA's weapon systems.
• A strong background in software (C# and C++) and its realisation and system wide impact, with a robust approach to problem solving.
• You will have an open approach to software development, as the software you develop can be used across multiple products and projects.
• Exposure to real-time software development and simulation standards (DIS and HLA) would be advantageous, however it is not crucial.

Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Salary:

Circa £65,000 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working:

3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification.