Software Project Lead

MBDA Miissle System; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading defense organization, where you will take on the role of Software Project Lead. This position involves transforming software development processes to enhance missile system testing capabilities. You will lead a dynamic team, fostering collaboration and innovation while managing multiple projects and engaging with senior stakeholders. With a focus on high performance and adaptability, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a critical industry. Join a company that values diversity and offers excellent career progression, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 21% of base salary

Pension contribution up to 14%

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven history in software development, ideally in C.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and engaging senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead software project teams and ensure high performance.
• Develop and support software packages for missile systems testing.

Skills

Software Development

C Programming

Cost Estimation

Project Management

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

This is a phenomenal opportunity to be at the heart of an exciting phase of transforming the way we develop and deliver software to facilitate testing across the whole of the MBDA UK product portfolio.

Job Title: Software Project Lead

Salary: Circa £55k-75K depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

The opportunity:

Test Equipment (TE) Software Resource and Capability UK deliver the MBDA UK software test capability in partnership with our colleagues in Electronic Design, the Test Centre of Excellence and other areas of Software Engineering.

We facilitate robust and timely test of missile systems and ensure MBDA continues to provide a decisive military capability for our home nations and their allies.

The Department is responsible for developing and supporting software packages that utilise Test Equipment hardware to configure, verify and validate the conformance and quality of our MBDA UK product range from development, through production and into field test scenarios.

We're a multi-disciplined, dynamic, focused and agile team specialising in all aspects of test solution design, including software, hardware, simulation and real-time systems.

Join us as a Software Project Lead and take our technology and your career into new territories.

What we're looking for from you:

We're looking for someone who is passionate about building high performing teams.

As you'll also be acting as design authority for the software your team is creating, it is essential you have a proven history in software development – ideally working at a low level using the C language.

You'll also have the ability to create strong working relationships with the multi-disciplined software project environments within which we work.

Additionally, you'll also have experience of the following:

• Cost estimation
• Planning / scheduling of work
• Managing multiple projects
• Engaging and influencing at a senior level across the business

We therefore invite self-motivated, passionate, adaptable and proficient software engineers to apply for this role.

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Our company:

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.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary.
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities.

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.