Software Project Lead

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

Salary: up to £70,000 (doe)

Benefits:

• paid overtime (subject to level)
• great bonus scheme
• comprehensive pension scheme
• annual salary review
• fantastic working environment and site facilities
• social, charitable and sporting activities.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

The Opportunity - Software Project Lead

Real Time Actuator Software is tasked with supplying software into a wide range of Missile components that require motor/movement control; Fins, Seeker, Fuel Pump, Booster, Wing Opening System.

• Passionate to win hearts and minds?
• Able to coordinate all resources through the process of planning, coordinating and controlling in order to deliver software on time with validated quality?
• Committed to make AGILE/SCRUM/Six Sigma/DevOps methods of software development a success?
• Have the process alignment and quality focus to develop safety-critical software?

What we’re looking for

A Software Project Lead (SPL) who can build high-performing teams and create strong working relations with the multi-disciplined project environments that we work in! These project environments include system design, mechanical design, electronic design, program, safety, quality.

• Experience of nurturing and leading a team; this role is typically 5-10 developers (software and verification & validation).
• A track record of working within an agile/SCRUM/DevOps environment.
• Experience of reporting progress through agile metrics such as burnup charts, team velocity, cycle times and work-load-forecast.
• Experience of continuous build, integration and delivery pipeline automation using industry leading toolsets.
• Strong Software Engineering background with some experience of working on Embedded or Bare-Metal development where quality and accuracy of work is critical.
• History of improving teams through strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Experience of safety-critical standards (DO-178C) would be beneficial but not crucial.

What’s in it for you?

• Develop and grow your career:
• You’ll get lots of experience interacting and influencing senior partners if you join us on this modernising journey.
• Training program to provide you with the skills/tools to take the next step to becoming a technical or managerial leader in MBDA.
• Develop Safety-critical products to DO-178C standard.
• Be a part of a change initiative where the changes you make will have a perceptible positive impact on the development of your team.
• The opportunity for travel and international secondment; if of interest.

Join a great team!

We are an open, friendly and encouraging team with a can-do approach. Join us to evolve the team towards agile development framework. We work with a wide range of the MBDA portfolio, providing you with opportunity to grow your people network in the business.

Why us?

MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

We’re here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a proud member of Working Families – the UK’s work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.

About the company

MBDA is a European multinational developer and manufacturer of missiles.