Stevenage Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) is ubiquitous in all modern-day military conflicts. MBDA is developing products that will enable the UK Services (and the UK's allies) to continue to obtain battlefield information superiority and robust situational awareness, whilst also being able to sufficiently disrupt / deny / degrade enemy operations. Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant to be a British Citizen, or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, and capable of achieving a DV clearance level (which is 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: At MBDA, we are growing our EW capabilities. The RF Systems Team within the EW Group has a vacancy for an Equipment Requirement Authority (ERA). The role is within an exciting project which is at the forefront of a new and growing domain, and you will have the opportunity to own and steer the development of the product. The ERA will work with the wider organisation and industrial partners to ensure delivery of the configured hardware and validation evidence whilst ensuring time, cost and quality constraints are adhered to. Reporting directly to a Design Lead or Chief Design Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the development of your equipment's requirements, ensuring suitable flow down into the supply chain (internal or external), specifying and collecting technical evidence through testing or analysis, and ensuring safe and secure integrity is maintained throughout the development cycle and into the hands of our Customers. To be successful in this role, you will need to have a broad understanding of the engineering design process, as well as an appreciation for good requirement specification practices. Experience in Electromagnetic Warfare systems is preferred, but not essential. However, knowledge of RF Systems' Architecture and Design from similar domains (e.g. RF Comms, Radar, etc.) would be highly advantageous. What we're looking for from you: Ability to specify clear and accurate requirements onto design teams (internal or external). Experience of working closely with a Design Authority and the Customer community to develop the solution, including the management of technical trades. Management of the technical status and progression of assigned work packages. Working with a project team to define the verification and validation strategies, and agreement of key functional & performance tests. Management of a supplier's performance, and the adherence to cost, schedule and technical requirements. Ability to exchange, communicate and explain technical information between various internal and external stakeholders. It is also desirable if you have: Knowledge and experience of RF Electronic Support and Electronic Attack Systems, including platform integration and through-life support. Knowledge of RF and electronic systems, algorithm design and implementation. Experience in development and use of RF performance models. Experience of overseeing the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing and design certification. Knowledge of Integrated Air Defence Systems (IADS). Knowledge of EW techniques and tactics. Experience working with DSTL, ASWC, and/or DI. What's in it for you? The successful candidate will be joining an exciting, expanding, and rapidly evolving area within MBDA, with the opportunity to work on new and innovative products. The successful candidate will be supported in their professional development, and will increase their knowledge and understanding of EW Systems. Join an open, friendly, and supportive group of EW engineering practitioners. Work on cutting edge Weapon System programmes. Opportunities for travel within the UK and Europe in support of programmes. 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Stevenage Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) is ubiquitous in all modern-day military conflicts. MBDA is developing products that will enable the UK Services (and the UK's allies) to continue to obtain battlefield information superiority and robust situational awareness, whilst also being able to sufficiently disrupt / deny / degrade enemy operations. Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant to be a British Citizen, or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, and capable of achieving a DV clearance level (which is 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: At MBDA, we are growing our EW capabilities. The RF Systems Team within the EW Group has a vacancy for an Equipment Requirement Authority (ERA). The role is within an exciting project which is at the forefront of a new and growing domain, and you will have the opportunity to own and steer the development of the product. The ERA will work with the wider organisation and industrial partners to ensure delivery of the configured hardware and validation evidence whilst ensuring time, cost and quality constraints are adhered to. Reporting directly to a Design Lead or Chief Design Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the development of your equipment's requirements, ensuring suitable flow down into the supply chain (internal or external), specifying and collecting technical evidence through testing or analysis, and ensuring safe and secure integrity is maintained throughout the development cycle and into the hands of our Customers. To be successful in this role, you will need to have a broad understanding of the engineering design process, as well as an appreciation for good requirement specification practices. Experience in Electromagnetic Warfare systems is preferred, but not essential. However, knowledge of RF Systems' Architecture and Design from similar domains (e.g. RF Comms, Radar, etc.) would be highly advantageous. What we're looking for from you: Ability to specify clear and accurate requirements onto design teams (internal or external). Experience of working closely with a Design Authority and the Customer community to develop the solution, including the management of technical trades. Management of the technical status and progression of assigned work packages. Working with a project team to define the verification and validation strategies, and agreement of key functional & performance tests. Management of a supplier's performance, and the adherence to cost, schedule and technical requirements. Ability to exchange, communicate and explain technical information between various internal and external stakeholders. It is also desirable if you have: Knowledge and experience of RF Electronic Support and Electronic Attack Systems, including platform integration and through-life support. Knowledge of RF and electronic systems, algorithm design and implementation. Experience in development and use of RF performance models. Experience of overseeing the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing and design certification. Knowledge of Integrated Air Defence Systems (IADS). Knowledge of EW techniques and tactics. Experience working with DSTL, ASWC, and/or DI. What's in it for you? The successful candidate will be joining an exciting, expanding, and rapidly evolving area within MBDA, with the opportunity to work on new and innovative products. The successful candidate will be supported in their professional development, and will increase their knowledge and understanding of EW Systems. Join an open, friendly, and supportive group of EW engineering practitioners. Work on cutting edge Weapon System programmes. Opportunities for travel within the UK and Europe in support of programmes. 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Stevenage Join MBDA's Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence as a Systems Engineer and play a key role in developing advanced actuation technologies for next-generation defence systems. Salary: up to £53,000 dependent on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. 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: We invite you to join the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence as a Systems Engineer. The Centre of Excellence specialises in the design and development of electro-mechanical actuation systems that provide closed-loop control of fins to steer missiles during flight. In this role, you will be part of a multi-disciplined team developing actuation systems across the full product lifecycle, from initial concept to qualification. You will collaborate with the engineers at missile level to ensure the actuation system meets the needs of the missile. You will work with various engineering disciplines within the Centre of Excellence to understand the functional architecture and relevant requirements for the electronics, mechanical and software domains. Depending on your experience, there are opportunities to take on this role as a support Systems Engineer or a lead Systems Engineer. The Centre of Excellence believes that by working as a streamlined and multi-disciplined team we can provide truly innovative and creative solutions. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work within a great team and develop your skills to the next level. What we're looking for from you: Ideally degree qualified in a relevant field with proven post-graduation experience. Systems Engineer experience in modern Systems Engineering methods and tools. Experience in specifying, reviewing and managing requirements. Eagerness to enhance your skills in emerging Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering concepts. Strong team spirit to collaborate within a dynamic, multi-disciplined team. Experience in IBM DOORS and Model Based Systems Engineering is beneficial. Experience in safety-related systems or actuation systems is beneficial. Systems Lead experience is beneficial. Experience across different phases of the Systems Engineering lifecycle is beneficial. 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Stevenage Join MBDA's Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence as a Systems Engineer and play a key role in developing advanced actuation technologies for next-generation defence systems. Salary: up to £53,000 dependent on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. 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: We invite you to join the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence as a Systems Engineer. The Centre of Excellence specialises in the design and development of electro-mechanical actuation systems that provide closed-loop control of fins to steer missiles during flight. In this role, you will be part of a multi-disciplined team developing actuation systems across the full product lifecycle, from initial concept to qualification. You will collaborate with the engineers at missile level to ensure the actuation system meets the needs of the missile. You will work with various engineering disciplines within the Centre of Excellence to understand the functional architecture and relevant requirements for the electronics, mechanical and software domains. Depending on your experience, there are opportunities to take on this role as a support Systems Engineer or a lead Systems Engineer. The Centre of Excellence believes that by working as a streamlined and multi-disciplined team we can provide truly innovative and creative solutions. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work within a great team and develop your skills to the next level. What we're looking for from you: Ideally degree qualified in a relevant field with proven post-graduation experience. Systems Engineer experience in modern Systems Engineering methods and tools. Experience in specifying, reviewing and managing requirements. Eagerness to enhance your skills in emerging Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering concepts. Strong team spirit to collaborate within a dynamic, multi-disciplined team. Experience in IBM DOORS and Model Based Systems Engineering is beneficial. Experience in safety-related systems or actuation systems is beneficial. Systems Lead experience is beneficial. Experience across different phases of the Systems Engineering lifecycle is beneficial. 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
We have a great opportunity for an experienced ADA embedded software engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of current and future missile control systems! Salary: Circa £57,000 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: Software Engineering develops real-time embedded software for a wide range of missile subsystems and components. We are looking for a self-motivated embedded software engineer who can develop and deliver software on time, on cost and on quality for the current generation of missile systems - This really is rocket science! As an ADA Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing software to company processes and agreed timescales, acting proactively and reporting into a Software Design Authority/Software Project Lead. The software is developed in ADA, and you will be working in a small team throughout the Software Development Lifecycle on the requirements, architecture, detailed design, implementation, testing and delivery of missile subsystem software. The role will require interfacing with multiple stakeholders across multiple disciplines such as systems design, electronics design, safety, security and quality. What we're looking for from you: A software engineer focussed on embedded software development for Real Time systems: Significant previous experience of developing embedded software using Ada, and C/C++ Experience in model-based development, using UML or using tools such as IBM's Rhapsody '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. 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
We have a great opportunity for an experienced ADA embedded software engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of current and future missile control systems! Salary: Circa £57,000 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: Software Engineering develops real-time embedded software for a wide range of missile subsystems and components. We are looking for a self-motivated embedded software engineer who can develop and deliver software on time, on cost and on quality for the current generation of missile systems - This really is rocket science! As an ADA Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing software to company processes and agreed timescales, acting proactively and reporting into a Software Design Authority/Software Project Lead. The software is developed in ADA, and you will be working in a small team throughout the Software Development Lifecycle on the requirements, architecture, detailed design, implementation, testing and delivery of missile subsystem software. The role will require interfacing with multiple stakeholders across multiple disciplines such as systems design, electronics design, safety, security and quality. What we're looking for from you: A software engineer focussed on embedded software development for Real Time systems: Significant previous experience of developing embedded software using Ada, and C/C++ Experience in model-based development, using UML or using tools such as IBM's Rhapsody '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. 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
A great opportunity for a Software Project Lead to join us at our Bristol site in the Real Time Infrastructure and Security Software team to supply advanced solutions for our missile sub-systems, often developing state of the art processing platforms. Salary: up to £72,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 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: 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 The Opportunity The Real Time Infrastructure and Security Software team is tasked with supplying advanced solutions for our missile sub-systems, often developing state of the art processing platforms. Interacting with a wider engineering team (including Software, Firmware and Hardware Teams), this role presents the opportunity to deliver complex software solutions, as part of a deliverable product, deployed into missile programmes. In a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better! Join us as a Software Project Lead and take our technology and your career into new territories. Can you provide inspiration and leadership to software teams? Do you have the process adherence and quality focus to develop safety-critical software? Are you committed to make AGILE/SCRUM/SixSigma/DevOps methods of software development a success? What we're looking for from you: A leader in software (experienced or aspiring) focussed on team leadership and delivering software. We are looking for a Software Project Lead (SPL) who can build high-performing teams and create strong working relations with the multidiscipline project environments. These project environments include financial & budget control, system design, electronic design, safety, security & quality. Proven ability to technical manage a team of software developers A proven record of managing a software budget and have the confidence to control change to the requirements and costs, against an agreed estimate/budget Understanding of UML and high level languages such as C and C++ Project management skills to ensure good planning, delivery and cost control of software A good understanding of software and the software development lifecycle including configuration management tools and techniques, to be able to provide effective oversight. The ability to understand requirements and available design solutions so that you can produce accurate and cost effective estimates of work to be undertaken 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 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
A great opportunity for a Software Project Lead to join us at our Bristol site in the Real Time Infrastructure and Security Software team to supply advanced solutions for our missile sub-systems, often developing state of the art processing platforms. Salary: up to £72,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 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: 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 The Opportunity The Real Time Infrastructure and Security Software team is tasked with supplying advanced solutions for our missile sub-systems, often developing state of the art processing platforms. Interacting with a wider engineering team (including Software, Firmware and Hardware Teams), this role presents the opportunity to deliver complex software solutions, as part of a deliverable product, deployed into missile programmes. In a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better! Join us as a Software Project Lead and take our technology and your career into new territories. Can you provide inspiration and leadership to software teams? Do you have the process adherence and quality focus to develop safety-critical software? Are you committed to make AGILE/SCRUM/SixSigma/DevOps methods of software development a success? What we're looking for from you: A leader in software (experienced or aspiring) focussed on team leadership and delivering software. We are looking for a Software Project Lead (SPL) who can build high-performing teams and create strong working relations with the multidiscipline project environments. These project environments include financial & budget control, system design, electronic design, safety, security & quality. Proven ability to technical manage a team of software developers A proven record of managing a software budget and have the confidence to control change to the requirements and costs, against an agreed estimate/budget Understanding of UML and high level languages such as C and C++ Project management skills to ensure good planning, delivery and cost control of software A good understanding of software and the software development lifecycle including configuration management tools and techniques, to be able to provide effective oversight. The ability to understand requirements and available design solutions so that you can produce accurate and cost effective estimates of work to be undertaken 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 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) team conduct the most complete test of missiles other than a firing and are MBDA's Missile test track. We design complex, real-time simulations that surround real missile hardware to allow us to 'fire missiles indoors'. Salary: Circa £55,000, 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 (delete line if not applicable). 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 of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Annual salary review Paid overtime Up to 15 days flexi leave 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more Excellent career progression and development opportunities The opportunity: We are looking for ambitious engineers with a growth mind-set to join our team. If you're the right person for us, you will seek a supportive environment, surrounded by passionate experts while being a part of collaborative and driven team. As a HWIL Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the underlying real-time software tools that allow us to run simulations of real missile hardware as well as control our innovative equipment. You will also support the deployment of these tools in designing the simulations and running experiments. You will be able to adapt to new engineering situations and be comfortable in abstracting detail in order to understand the simulation and missile's behaviour. What we're looking for from you: Broad engineering experience with deeper experience in some of the following skill areas: Software design Software design for real-time applications Familiarity with Linux operating system Familiarity with C/C++ Use of microcontrollers (e.g. Raspberry Pi) Interface debugging and system integration Familiarity with Object Orientated approaches would be beneficial 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 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) team conduct the most complete test of missiles other than a firing and are MBDA's Missile test track. We design complex, real-time simulations that surround real missile hardware to allow us to 'fire missiles indoors'. Salary: Circa £55,000, 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 (delete line if not applicable). 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 of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Annual salary review Paid overtime Up to 15 days flexi leave 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more Excellent career progression and development opportunities The opportunity: We are looking for ambitious engineers with a growth mind-set to join our team. If you're the right person for us, you will seek a supportive environment, surrounded by passionate experts while being a part of collaborative and driven team. As a HWIL Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the underlying real-time software tools that allow us to run simulations of real missile hardware as well as control our innovative equipment. You will also support the deployment of these tools in designing the simulations and running experiments. You will be able to adapt to new engineering situations and be comfortable in abstracting detail in order to understand the simulation and missile's behaviour. What we're looking for from you: Broad engineering experience with deeper experience in some of the following skill areas: Software design Software design for real-time applications Familiarity with Linux operating system Familiarity with C/C++ Use of microcontrollers (e.g. Raspberry Pi) Interface debugging and system integration Familiarity with Object Orientated approaches would be beneficial 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 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Stevenage Join a department that has advanced the use of distributed simulation in weapon system design and development! Salary: Up to £65,000, depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen 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% 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 Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities The opportunity: The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisation, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. The successful candidate will use an agile methodology to lead the delivery and development of simulation components for MBDA's weapons systems. You will guide a team of engineers, leveraging the advancement and exploitation of synthetic environments as a key enabler for systems exploration and development. We use IEEE standards and military standards, to exploit a number of environments and visualisation tools to deliver. Demonstrators (SE representations of weapon systems) System Simulators (Operator in the Loop environments) Emulators (early representations of systems to supporting integration and proving) Training Simulators (User and Maintenance) ( demonstrations Experimentation (Performance in context, system of systems) We use agile scrum methodologies to develop real-time software components to simulate weapon systems, including the Integration of hardware to provide true representations of our systems. What we're looking for from you: You will be responsible for a multidisciplined team, to deliver innovative solutions, whilst utilising the latest technologies, to support MBDA across the whole project lifecycle, using software and hardware to represent / simulate MBDA weapon systems. We are looking for people who can deliver complex solutions, whilst balancing technical benefits, business costs and operational constraints. Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate. A proven record of accomplishment delivering software and or hardware solutions, for Simulated and Synthetic environments/solutions Project definition and management using agile principles (planning, milestones, critical path) Excellent client facing and internal communication skills Stakeholder Influence and management Team leadership/people management The ability to manage requirements and change. management A proactive approach to managing and mitigating risks 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 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Stevenage Join a department that has advanced the use of distributed simulation in weapon system design and development! Salary: Up to £65,000, depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen 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% 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 Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities The opportunity: The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisation, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. The successful candidate will use an agile methodology to lead the delivery and development of simulation components for MBDA's weapons systems. You will guide a team of engineers, leveraging the advancement and exploitation of synthetic environments as a key enabler for systems exploration and development. We use IEEE standards and military standards, to exploit a number of environments and visualisation tools to deliver. Demonstrators (SE representations of weapon systems) System Simulators (Operator in the Loop environments) Emulators (early representations of systems to supporting integration and proving) Training Simulators (User and Maintenance) ( demonstrations Experimentation (Performance in context, system of systems) We use agile scrum methodologies to develop real-time software components to simulate weapon systems, including the Integration of hardware to provide true representations of our systems. What we're looking for from you: You will be responsible for a multidisciplined team, to deliver innovative solutions, whilst utilising the latest technologies, to support MBDA across the whole project lifecycle, using software and hardware to represent / simulate MBDA weapon systems. We are looking for people who can deliver complex solutions, whilst balancing technical benefits, business costs and operational constraints. Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate. A proven record of accomplishment delivering software and or hardware solutions, for Simulated and Synthetic environments/solutions Project definition and management using agile principles (planning, milestones, critical path) Excellent client facing and internal communication skills Stakeholder Influence and management Team leadership/people management The ability to manage requirements and change. management A proactive approach to managing and mitigating risks 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 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Stevenage This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Salary: up to circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 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 The opportunity: As a Software Architect, you will be the author of the full software architecture working with the software delivery teams to define and monitor the Structural and Temporal Architecture including the Internal/External interfaces of the product to meet requirements. Identify, document and be responsible for the design drivers for the software solution e.g. real-time performance, safety, security, user experience, simplicity, reusability, flexibility. Produce derived and emergent requirements capturing the assumptions and rationale. Define the architecture to a point where the implementation decisions do not affect the integrity of the architecture. Collaboration is critical within this role from working closely with other Architects, Technical Specialists and wider engineering key contacts, supporting the wider design activities and reviews. You will also have the opportunity to influence the Software Engineering Technology Strategy, Software Product Lines, new technologies, obsolescence, new methods and tools, by considering longer-term architectural strategies by being part of special interest groups and communities of interests. You would be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can depend upon! What we're looking for from you: A strong technical practitioner, comfortable with making important architectural and design decisions. Knowledge of modern and established software architecture techniques and design patterns. Experience of model based engineering. Able to provide technical mentorship, clearly articulate software architecture solutions and collaborate with software developers. Able to communicate clearly and accurately at different levels, including influencing collaborators and internal customers. An advocate for the benefits of key software engineering practices like continuous integration and good design. Able to assess and communicate the trade-offs between various aspects of a Software Architecture with a focus on design rationale. An understanding of software abstraction layers and the software stack. The experience to define and influence the tools, frameworks and technologies used. A strong programming background, preferably with experience in more than one language. 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Stevenage This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Salary: up to circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 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 The opportunity: As a Software Architect, you will be the author of the full software architecture working with the software delivery teams to define and monitor the Structural and Temporal Architecture including the Internal/External interfaces of the product to meet requirements. Identify, document and be responsible for the design drivers for the software solution e.g. real-time performance, safety, security, user experience, simplicity, reusability, flexibility. Produce derived and emergent requirements capturing the assumptions and rationale. Define the architecture to a point where the implementation decisions do not affect the integrity of the architecture. Collaboration is critical within this role from working closely with other Architects, Technical Specialists and wider engineering key contacts, supporting the wider design activities and reviews. You will also have the opportunity to influence the Software Engineering Technology Strategy, Software Product Lines, new technologies, obsolescence, new methods and tools, by considering longer-term architectural strategies by being part of special interest groups and communities of interests. You would be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can depend upon! What we're looking for from you: A strong technical practitioner, comfortable with making important architectural and design decisions. Knowledge of modern and established software architecture techniques and design patterns. Experience of model based engineering. Able to provide technical mentorship, clearly articulate software architecture solutions and collaborate with software developers. Able to communicate clearly and accurately at different levels, including influencing collaborators and internal customers. An advocate for the benefits of key software engineering practices like continuous integration and good design. Able to assess and communicate the trade-offs between various aspects of a Software Architecture with a focus on design rationale. An understanding of software abstraction layers and the software stack. The experience to define and influence the tools, frameworks and technologies used. A strong programming background, preferably with experience in more than one language. 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
We have a number of fantastic opportunities to join the systems engineering team in charge of developing upgraded and new Command and Control (C2) systems for our air defence weapon systems. Salary: Up to £57,000 (depending on experience) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 - 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. 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 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 Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities The opportunity: As a Systems Design Engineer you'll support product development of C2 systems for a range of domestic and export customers in maritime and land application air defence. Our projects include upgrading the functionality and performance of existing in-service systems that will provide our customer with capabilities for years to come, as well as for new customers, where C2 integration with their platforms and wider battlespace is key to delivering their programmes. Working in C2 in MBDA provides an excellent opportunity to interact with all areas of the company and to see the full product development life-cycle. Our systems are fundamental to the user experience and deliver real capability to the customers. Command and Control is at the heart of the weapon system, The C2 system provides the weapon system operator with the means to understand the complex battlespace, manage the weapon system and perform engagements. The C2 software identifies what threats exist, and in response to the Operator's request for engagements, creates an optimal engagement solution, taking into consideration a number complex and ever-changing constraints. The C2 then initiates the missile firings, and supports the engagement through to its conclusion by maintaining communication with the missile in flight. C2 delivers processing units, consoles with user interfaces, safety control equipment and supporting tools for system maintenance, logging, data analysis and training. Day to day you'll be supporting the functional design of the C2 software, working closely with the system architect and software architect. You will be involved in analysing C2 requirements and interfaces, proposing design changes, understanding the behaviour and performance of complex algorithms, generating requirements for software and hardware as well as investigating customer queries. What we're looking for from you: Systems design / systems engineering experience in similar products. Passion for creating innovative functional design to meet challenging requirements, solving complex problems, and providing solutions that help the user perform their role to the best of their ability. Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience). 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 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
We have a number of fantastic opportunities to join the systems engineering team in charge of developing upgraded and new Command and Control (C2) systems for our air defence weapon systems. Salary: Up to £57,000 (depending on experience) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 - 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. 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 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 Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities The opportunity: As a Systems Design Engineer you'll support product development of C2 systems for a range of domestic and export customers in maritime and land application air defence. Our projects include upgrading the functionality and performance of existing in-service systems that will provide our customer with capabilities for years to come, as well as for new customers, where C2 integration with their platforms and wider battlespace is key to delivering their programmes. Working in C2 in MBDA provides an excellent opportunity to interact with all areas of the company and to see the full product development life-cycle. Our systems are fundamental to the user experience and deliver real capability to the customers. Command and Control is at the heart of the weapon system, The C2 system provides the weapon system operator with the means to understand the complex battlespace, manage the weapon system and perform engagements. The C2 software identifies what threats exist, and in response to the Operator's request for engagements, creates an optimal engagement solution, taking into consideration a number complex and ever-changing constraints. The C2 then initiates the missile firings, and supports the engagement through to its conclusion by maintaining communication with the missile in flight. C2 delivers processing units, consoles with user interfaces, safety control equipment and supporting tools for system maintenance, logging, data analysis and training. Day to day you'll be supporting the functional design of the C2 software, working closely with the system architect and software architect. You will be involved in analysing C2 requirements and interfaces, proposing design changes, understanding the behaviour and performance of complex algorithms, generating requirements for software and hardware as well as investigating customer queries. What we're looking for from you: Systems design / systems engineering experience in similar products. Passion for creating innovative functional design to meet challenging requirements, solving complex problems, and providing solutions that help the user perform their role to the best of their ability. Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience). 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 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Stevenage We have a great opportunity for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join our expanding team in Weapon Systems Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE), delivering innovative solutions to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system! Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen 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% 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 Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities The opportunity: This is a hands on role working collaboratively with Project Leads, Simulation Architects and the wider MBDA project team, with the development of synthetic environments using the C family of programming languages. The role combines aspects of technical leadership, project management and team building. WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrates real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. This role will offer you the opportunity to: Grow your skills and abilities, whilst supporting the full MBDA development lifecycle. Develop a broader view of systems of systems engineering and drive the technical innovation through a synthetic environment. Work on the worlds most advanced defence systems from the initial concepts with advanced visualisation techniques (AR/VR) and demonstrations all the way through to in service support and training. Underpinning everything we do is experimentation and you will be part of the team developing new innovative ways and capabilities to support weapon systems development for domestic and international customers What we're looking for from you: A Lead Software Engineer who is adaptable and creative in their approach to lead a small software development team and advance the technical development of our synthetic environments / simulation components for one of MBDA's weapon systems A strong background in software (C# and C++), and its realisation and system wide impact, with a robust approach to problem solving You will have an open approach to software development, as the software you develop can be used across multiple products and projects Exposure to real-time software development and simulation standards (DIS and HLA) would be advantageous, however it is not crucial 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 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Stevenage We have a great opportunity for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join our expanding team in Weapon Systems Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE), delivering innovative solutions to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system! Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen 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% 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 Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities The opportunity: This is a hands on role working collaboratively with Project Leads, Simulation Architects and the wider MBDA project team, with the development of synthetic environments using the C family of programming languages. The role combines aspects of technical leadership, project management and team building. WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrates real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. This role will offer you the opportunity to: Grow your skills and abilities, whilst supporting the full MBDA development lifecycle. Develop a broader view of systems of systems engineering and drive the technical innovation through a synthetic environment. Work on the worlds most advanced defence systems from the initial concepts with advanced visualisation techniques (AR/VR) and demonstrations all the way through to in service support and training. Underpinning everything we do is experimentation and you will be part of the team developing new innovative ways and capabilities to support weapon systems development for domestic and international customers What we're looking for from you: A Lead Software Engineer who is adaptable and creative in their approach to lead a small software development team and advance the technical development of our synthetic environments / simulation components for one of MBDA's weapon systems A strong background in software (C# and C++), and its realisation and system wide impact, with a robust approach to problem solving You will have an open approach to software development, as the software you develop can be used across multiple products and projects Exposure to real-time software development and simulation standards (DIS and HLA) would be advantageous, however it is not crucial 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 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
We are looking for passionate and skilled software engineers who have exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills, analytical with high attention to detail, and self-motivated! Salary: up to £64,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 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: The Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Cyber team is looking for principal software engineers to join us developing the future laser defence capability for the Royal Navy! We are looking for engineers with both a deep and broad range of experience in software engineering, from requirements to certification, who have taken the lead in technical implementation and delivery of complex solutions as well as supporting and mentoring other engineers in their team. We are committed to developing careers and skillsets by supporting our teams' personal development whilst ensuring that a healthy work/life balance is maintained! What we're looking for from you: You will be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge in the following areas: Strong proficiency in software programming in C++ A proven record in delivering software product on complex systems Be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle especially software requirements and design Experience of building internal and external stakeholders relationships Ability to support and developing more junior engineers Collaborative and open approach to problem solving with strong communication skills Knowledge / interest in the following topics are considered a bonus but are not required. Windows / Linux OS lockdown Software Security and Safety requirements HMI development / design Automated Testing 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
We are looking for passionate and skilled software engineers who have exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills, analytical with high attention to detail, and self-motivated! Salary: up to £64,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 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: The Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Cyber team is looking for principal software engineers to join us developing the future laser defence capability for the Royal Navy! We are looking for engineers with both a deep and broad range of experience in software engineering, from requirements to certification, who have taken the lead in technical implementation and delivery of complex solutions as well as supporting and mentoring other engineers in their team. We are committed to developing careers and skillsets by supporting our teams' personal development whilst ensuring that a healthy work/life balance is maintained! What we're looking for from you: You will be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge in the following areas: Strong proficiency in software programming in C++ A proven record in delivering software product on complex systems Be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle especially software requirements and design Experience of building internal and external stakeholders relationships Ability to support and developing more junior engineers Collaborative and open approach to problem solving with strong communication skills Knowledge / interest in the following topics are considered a bonus but are not required. Windows / Linux OS lockdown Software Security and Safety requirements HMI development / design Automated Testing 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.