Senior Software Engineer
// Role Summary
Join MBDA as a Senior Software Engineer and contribute to developing cutting-edge defence solutions. This role offers a dynamic environment embracing DevOps and innovative technologies, with opportunities for career growth and learning across a diverse product portfolio.
// Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop test equipment software for complex missile systems.
- Utilize C/C++ programming languages; scripting experience is advantageous.
- Work within an agile development team and apply DevOps principles.
- Understand and implement quality software development practices.
- Familiarity with automation, continuous integration, and electronics debugging.
- Opportunity to learn about MBDA's full product portfolio.
// Role Specification
Join us as a Senior Software Engineer and take our technology and your career into new territories! MBDA is a leading defence organisation where technology is paramount. 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.
You will be responsible for designing and developing Test equipment software to test the world leading and complex missile systems and sub-components.
What we're looking for from you:
- Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions.
- Strong ability to write software in C / C++; scripting languages would be an advantage to our future direction.
- Previous experience working in an agile development team.
- A strong understanding of what is required to create high quality software and the ability to support quality practices.
- A good understanding of automation, continuous integration and DevOps principles and practices.
- Knowledge of electronics measurement and debug techniques using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers.
What we can offer you:
- Salary: £40,000-£75,000 depending on experience
- Location: Stevenage (relocation package may be available)
- Working Style: Dynamic (hybrid) working, typically 3-5 days per week on-site.
- Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
- Pension: Maximum total contribution of up to 14%
- Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime.
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
- Parental Leave: Enhanced parental leave options.
- Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more.
Security Clearance:
As a minimum, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks. Applicants must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply.