Software Engineer - Command & Control (Hybrid, Bristol)

Mbda Systems

West of England

Hybrid

GBP 59,000 - 72,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus
Pension 14% total contribution
Overtime paid
Flexi Leave 15 days
Flexible working
Enhanced parental leave 26 weeks
Healthcare Cash Plan
Subsidised meals
Free car parking

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking a capable Software Engineer (Command and Control) in Bristol to advance the design and development of C2 architectures for next-generation air defence systems. The role involves hands-on software work, collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and delivering safe, secure, and reliable products.

You will work with cutting-edge weapon systems software, with opportunities for flexible working and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

  • Strong background in software engineering and its impact across the system.
  • Experience of working in C++.
  • Experience with software architecture models.
  • Collaborative, open approach to development and teamwork.
  • Knowledge of Real Time Multi-Threaded Applications.
  • Experience across the entire software development process from requirements to automated target integration and documentation.
  • Experience in Ada.
  • Knowledge of DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and MISRA C++.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop Command and Control architectures for future products.
  • Instatiate architectures for upcoming systems and ensure safety, security and reliability.
  • Collaborate with software, systems and electronics engineers across teams.

Skills

C++
Software architecture
Ada
DefStan 00-55
Real Time Multi-Threaded Applications
Team collaboration

Tools

None

Job description

MBDA UK is seeking a capable Software Engineer (Command and Control) in Bristol to advance the design and development of C2 architectures for next-generation air defence systems. The role involves hands-on software work, collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and delivering safe, secure, and reliable products.

You will work with cutting-edge weapon systems software, with opportunities for flexible working and a competitive benefits package.

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