Software Project Lead — Hybrid, Low-Level C & Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension plan

Overtime

Flexi leave

Flexible working

Parental leave enhancements

On-site facilities

Job summary

MBDA UK is recruiting a Software Project Lead in Stevenage to drive and deliver software for test equipment across the MBDA UK product portfolio. The role combines hands-on software development with team leadership and design authority, working in a multi-disciplinary environment.

You will work primarily on-site with hybrid flexibility, build high-performing teams, and be involved in cost estimation, planning, and multi-project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven history in software development, ideally at a low level using the C language.
• Experience building high performing teams and acting as design authority.
• Able to estimate costs and plan/schedule work.
• Experience managing multiple projects and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and design software for test equipment within MBDA UK's portfolio.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams including software, hardware, and real-time systems.
• Own planning, cost estimation, and delivery of software components.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and executives across the business.

Skills

C language

Software development

Leadership

Cost estimation

Job description

MBDA UK is recruiting a Software Project Lead in Stevenage to drive and deliver software for test equipment across the MBDA UK product portfolio. The role combines hands-on software development with team leadership and design authority, working in a multi-disciplinary environment.

You will work primarily on-site with hybrid flexibility, build high-performing teams, and be involved in cost estimation, planning, and multi-project delivery.