DDS Engineer: Mission-Critical Defense Data Systems

MBDA Miissle System; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 84,337 - 103,079; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Facilities

Job summary

MBDA seeks a highly technical DDS Developer at its Bristol facility to support continued design and development of the CORE communications data model for Air Defence products. You will collaborate with Software Architects and Project Leaders to ensure safe, high-quality code and effective inter-component communication.

The role emphasizes leadership in CORE development, architecture design, and data modeling for weapon systems, with strong emphasis on mentoring sub‑system teams and delivering

Qualifications

• IDL at weapons system level and sub-system level design experience.
• Advanced data analysis and data design experience.
• Ability to lead CORE development and technologies for components and subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sub-system components and templates.
• Advise and mentor sub-system developers.
• Lead CORE development and technologies supporting weapons systems.
• Provide architecture and design guidance for complex weapon systems.

Skills

IDL

Software architecture

Sub-system design

Data modeling

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Data analysis

Tools

IDL tooling

Job description

MBDA produce some of the most advanced missile systems in the world, that are in service in multiple active theatres. We are looking for highly capable DDS Developer to join our team at our Bristol facility to support the development of our Air Defence products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability.

Salary: Up to £70,000 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

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:

This is a software design role supporting the continued design and development, within the framework of a common product line, of our CORE communications data model. This is crucial to maintain the technical lead in Air Defence products. This role includes involvement in all aspects of the development.

You will work closely with the Software Architect and Software Project Leaders in providing key technologies and technical support into our high performing teams. You will also be operating at Weapon System and Sub-System level in negotiations as to the overall architecture and underpinning data models that support optimal internal inter-component and external subsystem communication to deliver significant capabilities to our customers. Acting as a role model to both the team and the wider organisation by pro-actively leading innovative approaches to deliver and exceed customer expectations whilst ensuring our strong commitment to safe, high-quality code is maintained.

What we're looking for

This is a highly technical and hands-on role specifically looking at:

• Support and advise at weapons systems architecture and design levels
• Sub-system command and control definition and design
• Design and construct IDL at weapons system level and sub-system level
• Own and develop sub-system component templates and design patterns
• Advise and mentor sub-system developers
• Advanced data analysis and data design experience
• Technically lead the CORE development and technologies that support components, sub-systems and weapons systems.

What's in it for you?

• This is a great role for someone with a passion for software and its design. You will be working with technologies at the forefront of European weapon systems design, supporting the development of safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on.
• Many of the methods and tools we use in this domain are the result of strong international collaboration, and consequently there may be the opportunity to work with colleagues, both within the UK and at our development sites in France and Italy
• We offer a supportive working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies.

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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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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