Software Developer jobs in United Kingdom

We are looking for a software engineer focussed on embedded software development for Real Time systems. This is a hands-on role and will involve architecting, designing, implementing and testing missile subsystem software.

Salary: up to £64,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 to 5 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: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

• 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

The opportunity:

Technology matters more at MBDA. Our ever-evolving team powers the business across Europe and brings the next generation of defence solutions to life. Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle. In a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better.

Join us as an Embedded Software Engineer and take our technology and your career into new territories.

You will be responsible for delivering the on-board software for the next generation of Missile Systems.

What we're looking for from you:

• Significant previous experience of developing bare-metal embedded software using C/C++.

• Experience in model-based development, using UML or using tools such as IBM's Rhapsody.

• Experience of the definition and verification of algorithms in a model-based environment would be a desirable (SCADE).

• DO178C knowledge would also be desirable.

• Can do' and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software"

• A focus on code quality and the ability to engage in code and design reviews.

• Development of maintainable and extensible code (to adapt to change in requirements etc.)

• Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical, and Test and Validation

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.

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