Scene Generation RF/EO Software Engineer

MBDA UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking a Scene Generation software engineer to build physics-driven simulations used in weapon programmes. You will work in a small team, developing greenfield capabilities and accelerating existing software lines while engaging with stakeholders to define requirements and risks.

You’ll have opportunities to explore emerging technologies, including AI, and contribute ideas while collaborating across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink or Python for development.
• A degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering maintainable software with unit and system testing, version control, and CI/CD.
• Domain knowledge in Radar/RF sensing, including SAR and range-Doppler processing.
• EO/IR sensing and imaging, including atmospheric propagation modelling.
• Relevant experience from work, academia, research or substantial independent projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop greenfield simulation capabilities and improve existing software products.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, risks and options.
• Explore emerging technologies (including AI) and contribute new ideas.
• Own projects at higher grades and deliver to one or more programmes.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Software development practices

Git version control

CI/CD

Radar/RF sensing knowledge

EO/IR sensing and imaging

Education

Physics, Engineering, Mathematics degree or related discipline

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Scene Generation supports the development of all of MBDA's complex weapon programmes. Scene Generation owns the capability to create physics-driven simulations of the world as observed by a weapon system seeker or sensor. Salary: Circa £53,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic working: 2-4 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.

What you'll be doing:

You'll work within a small software engineering team, both developing greenfield simulation capabilities, and improving and accelerating existing software product lines. You'll collaborate with project stakeholders to understand requirements, identify risks and opportunities, and explore technical options. MBDA champions innovation; you'll spend some of your time involved with internal research and have the opportunity to contribute your own ideas, explore emerging technologies (including AI), and help shape our future simulation capabilities. You’ll have scope to work independently while collaborating with colleagues across engineering disciplines. At higher grades, you’ll own a project and be accountable for its delivery to one or more programmes. You do not need experience with both RF and EO/IR, but you’ll have the opportunity to work in both domains.

What we’re looking to see from you:

• Practical development experience with MATLAB and Simulink, or Python.
• A degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience delivering maintainable software using modern engineering practices, including unit and system testing, version control (e.g. Git), and CI/CD.
• Domain knowledge in one or more of: Radar and RF sensing, including SAR, range-Doppler processing, passive RF sensing, or other radar technologies, and associated signal and image formation techniques.
• Active and passive EO/IR sensing and imaging, including modelling optical propagation of coherent and incoherent light through an atmosphere. This may include sensing chains associated with LDEW and active illumination systems.
• Relevant experience may come from professional work, academia, research or substantial independent projects.

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. We look forward to your application!

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What we do matters. Because defence matters.

As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets. Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.