Software Engineering Technical Team Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension scheme

Overtime pay

Flexi leave

Flexible working

Parental leave enhancements

Site facilities

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking an experienced software engineering technical team lead for a hybrid role with on-site emphasis. The position offers a salary circa £55,000 to £67,000, plus a company bonus and enhanced benefits.

The role requires British citizenship or dual nationality with BPSS checks after offer stage, and flexibility to lead teams while delivering complex software for defence programmes. Experience in C/C++ is essential, with additional skills in Ada or JavaScript considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with C or C++ is essential.
• Strong software engineering background with ability to innovate and problem-solve.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers on projects to deliver results.
• Collaborate with Software Project Leader to align programmes and products.

Skills

C/C++

Team leadership

Software engineering

JavaScript

Ada

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.

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. 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.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. 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.