Software Project Leader

MBDA UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Project Leader in Bristol. In this role, you will oversee the development and delivery of software for embedded missile systems while leading a team of engineers. The position requires a strong background in software development, project management capabilities, and effective communication with multi-disciplined teams. This role also offers a competitive salary, company bonuses, and benefits, including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 21% of base salary

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team of software developers.
• Understanding of the software development process.
• Project management skills for delivery and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver software for embedded missile systems.
• Lead a team of professional engineers in real‑time software development.
• Ensure technical excellence and application of development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Software development oversight

Tools

C and C++

SysML/UML

Job description

The growing workload within MBDA UK has created an exciting opportunity within the Missile Software team in Bristol for a Software Project Leader. The Missile Software team is tasked with supplying a full range of real time software solutions for current and next generation of missiles. This opportunity will allow you to develop project management, technical and leadership skills across our broad range of products.

Salary

Circa £74,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working

3 to 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: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• 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.

The opportunity

The Missile Software team specialise in all aspects of embedded real‑time systems. These skills are co‑located providing an atmosphere of supportive cooperation and interdependence whose strengths are well placed to face the challenges of the future.

The Missile Software team develop the software that drives some of the most advanced missile systems in the world. We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems, contributing to a talented group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers developing very interesting, technically advanced products.

As a Software Project Leader you will

• Be responsible for the development and delivery of software for embedded missile systems on time on cost and on quality.
• Lead a team of professional engineers that are specialists in hard real‑time software development.
• Work closely with multi‑disciplined teams to ensure clear and concise requirements are in place supporting optimal design solutions to be developed, and ensure technical excellence in the software produced.
• Ensure application of software development plans and configuration control.
• Provide regular reports to demonstrate progress achieved.

What we're looking for from you

An experienced software team leader who is able to make decisions for software development. You will have:

• A strong ability to lead a team of software developers.
• A good understanding of software and the software development process to be able to provide effective management oversight.
• Project management skills to ensure good planning, delivery and cost control of software developed in the team.

Applicants with significant, related, software development experience will also be considered for development into the role.

While not essential, it would be beneficial if you had

• Understanding of technology used in real‑time embedded software development.
• Understanding of SysML/UML and C, C++ or Ada Languages.
• Experience in working in a high technology environment where the quality and accuracy of work is essential.
• Awareness of standards such as DefStan 00‑55 & DO178B/C.

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.

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