Software Engineering Technical Team Lead

MBDA; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension: up to 14%

Overtime: paid overtime

Flexi Leave: up to 15 days

Flexible working

Parental leave enhancements up to 26 w

Site facilities and parking

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a capable Software Engineering Technical Lead to steer a small team and maintain missile-system middleware. The role emphasizes debugging, Linux-based configuration, and cross-application collaboration across land and maritime projects.

You will lead a five-person team, contribute to design and problem-solving, and interface with our Software Project Leader to align programs. Hybrid work typically 4 days on-site; salary circa £55,000–£67,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with C/C++ and a solid software engineering background.
• Willingness to develop software skillsets on the job or through formal training.
• Leadership experience and ability to guide engineers to deliver projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small support team (five) to develop and maintain middleware solutions.
• Debug and investigate complex software issues and discuss solutions with customers.
• Collaborate across multiple applications on land and maritime projects in the systems software department.

Skills

C/C++

Linux OS

Team leadership

Ada

JavaScript

Job description

Are you an experienced software engineering technical team lead looking for a new challenge? If so, we have a great opportunity for you….

Salary: Circa £55,000 to £67,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 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.

The opportunity:

We’re a driven team with a passion for software and its successful deployment in battlespace Command and Control (C2) weapon systems. We work on technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, delivering safe, secure, and reliable products to our customers.

We are looking for a capable, adaptable and inquisitive Software Engineering Technical Lead who can lead a small support team (five) to develop and maintain our in-service missile-system middleware solutions.

Debugging and engineering investigation is a big part of the job, as the software is complex and we require someone with an inquisitive nature to be able to investigate issues and discuss solutions with our customers.

Our products require Linux Operating System (OS) configuration, support and security solution maintenance, so experience of Linux is would be beneficial for this position.

Working across multiple applications on both land and maritime projects in the systems software department, this role allows for involvement in many of the most advanced missile systems in the world, across multiple warfare domains.

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience with C or C++ is essential, along with a solid background in software engineering.

• A passion for software engineering, with the ability to innovate and think critically to solve complex software problems with a willingness to develop software skillsets either through on the job, or formal training.

• Comfortable working with a team in a collaborative environment, communicating and contributing to resolve emerging issues.

• Team leading experience would be beneficial, as this role involves a blend of both engineering and leading engineers to deliver to projects.

• Working closely with our Software Project Leader to build alignment across our programmes and products.

• Experience in the development of software for Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) hardware and be comfortable working with target system hardware.

• Ada, and/or JavaScript would be beneficial, but not essential

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.

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