Software Engineers (Software Resource and Capability)

MBDA S.A.S.; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking Software Engineers to join their dynamic team working on Test Software. The role requires strong skills in C, C++, and C#, along with problem-solving abilities and effective communication with stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £75,000, a company bonus, and flexible working arrangements including a hybrid model. Successful candidates must hold British citizenship and pass necessary security checks.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Employer's pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave of up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals on site

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Strong ability to write software in C, C++, and C#.
• Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis.
• Flexible approach to solving technical problems beyond software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support reliable, high-performance software.
• Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Python

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Overview

MBDA is looking for Software Engineers at varying levels to work in the Software Resource and Capability Team on Test Software. Our mission is to facilitate robust and timely test of missile systems and to ensure MBDA provides a decisive military capability for home nations and allies. Test Software UK influences product certification, manufacturing output and support activities. Test Software UK develops and supports software packages that use Test Equipment hardware to configure, verify and validate the conformance and quality of MBDA UK products from development through production and into field test scenarios. It is a multi-disciplined, dynamic, focused and agile team specialising in all aspects of test solution design, including software, hardware, simulation and real-time systems. It is a place to learn about the company’s product portfolio while embracing DevOps and other innovative technologies.

Responsibilities

• Strong ability to write software in languages such as C, C++ and C# (some Python experience would be useful but not essential) with motivation to develop and support reliable, high performance, standardised, and documented software.
• Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis.
• Can do and flexible approach; you will enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of software.
• Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time- and mission-critical.
• Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical, and Test and Validation.

Requirements

• 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, after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG BPSS checks managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we offer

• Salary: £40,000 - £75,000 depending on experience
• Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 to 4 days a week in the office
• 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: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave with enhancements available for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more

The opportunity: Test Equipment Software UK works to deliver MBDA UK test capability in partnership with colleagues in Electronic Design, the Test Centre of Excellence and other areas of Software Engineering.