Senior Software Engineer

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Overtime pay

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Job summary

MBDA UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Stevenage to design and develop test equipment software for advanced missile systems. You will work in a hybrid model with on-site work common due to workload, and you may participate in BPSS security checks after the offer stage.

A competitive package includes a company bonus and enhanced family leave options. The role requires C/C++ expertise, agile experience, and a strong focus on CI/CD, quality practices, and automation.

Qualifications

• Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions.
• Strong ability to write software in C / C++; scripting languages would be an advantage.
• Experience in an agile development team.
• Understanding of high quality software and quality practices.
• Knowledge of automation, CI and DevOps principles.
• Knowledge of electronics measurement and debug techniques with lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test equipment software to test world-leading missile systems and sub-components.
• Collaborate in a team to deliver system-level test solutions.
• Support and maintain test software through its lifecycle.

Skills

C/C++

Scripting

Agile

DevOps

Test automation

Quality practices

Oscilloscope & spectrum analyzers

Tools

Test equipment software

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! MBDA is a great place to learn about the company's entire product portfolio, whilst embracing the change to DevOps and other innovative technologies.

Salary: £40,000-£75,000 depending on experience.

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role).

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 3-5 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: 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
• 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.

The opportunity:

Technology matters more at MBDA. Our ever‑evolving team powers the business across Europe and brings the next generation of defence solutions to life. Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle. In a collaborative and close‑knit culture, we support each other to search for better.

Join us as an Senior Software Engineer and take our technology and your career into new territories!

You will be responsible for designing and developing Test equipment software to test the world leading and Complex missile systems and sub‑components.

What we're looking for from you:

• Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions
• Strong ability to write software in C / C++; scripting languages would be an advantage to our future direction
• Previous experience working in an agile development team
• A strong understanding of what is required to create high quality software and the ability to support quality practices
• A good understanding of automation, continuous integration and DevOps principles and practices
• Knowledge of electronics measurement and debug techniques using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers

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.