Software Project Leader

MBDA; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 66,600 - 81,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 21%

Pension 14%

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA UK in Bristol is seeking a Software Project Leader to guide the Embedded Software team on real-time missile systems. You will lead professional engineers, deliver software on time, cost and quality, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role offers a dynamic hybrid working pattern with a salary around £74,000, plus a bonus up to 21%, a strong pension and comprehensive benefits. Security clearance as a British citizen or dual national is required.

Qualifications

• Leadership of a software team focused on real-time embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of the software development process and lifecycle.
• Ability to manage scope, cost and schedule of software delivery.
• Effective communication with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of professional engineers specializing in real-time software development.
• Develop and deliver software for embedded missile systems on time, on cost and on quality.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence in software.
• Apply software development plans to the development cycle and monitor progress.
• Provide regular reports on progress and risks.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels and across nationalities.

Skills

Team leadership

Real-time embedded software

C/C++/Ada

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

The growing workload within MBDA UK has created an exciting opportunity for a Software Project Leader, working with the Embedded Software team in Bristol.

We provide cutting edge solutions for 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.

Salary: Circa £74,000 depending on experience.

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

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

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: Provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity

We 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of professional engineers that are specialists in real time software development.
• Be responsible for the development and delivery of software for embedded missile systems on time, on cost and on quality.
• Work closely with multi‑disciplined teams to ensure technical excellence in the software produced.
• Ensure the application of software development plans to the development cycle.
• Provide regular reports to demonstrate progress achieved.
• Work with stakeholders at all levels and across different nationalities.

What we're looking for from you

• Strong ability to lead a team of software developers and be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels across a range of mediums.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• 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.

While not essential, it would be beneficial if you had

• Understanding of technologies 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.

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