Software Engineer - Data Distribution Service (RTI DDS)
// Role Summary
Join MBDA as a highly capable DDS Developer in Bristol to support the development of advanced Air Defence products. This hands-on role involves contributing to the CORE communications data model, ensuring technical leadership in missile systems.
// Key Responsibilities
- Develop and support the CORE communications data model for Air Defence products.
- Involved in all aspects of software development, from architecture to implementation.
- Collaborate with Software Architects and Project Leaders on key technologies.
- Influence weapon system and sub-system architecture and data models.
- Act as a technical lead, mentoring developers and driving innovative approaches.
- Requires experience in advanced data analysis and design, and IDL at weapon system level.
// Role Specification
About the Role
MBDA is seeking a highly capable DDS Developer to join our team in Bristol. You will play a crucial role in supporting the design and development of our advanced Air Defence products, specifically focusing on the CORE communications data model. This position is essential for maintaining our technical leadership in the field of missile systems and involves all facets of the development lifecycle.
You will work closely with the Software Architect and Software Project Leaders, providing key technologies and technical support to our high-performing teams. The role requires operating at Weapon System and Sub-System levels, contributing to negotiations on overall architecture and data models that facilitate optimal internal and external communication, delivering significant capabilities to our customers.
As a role model, you will proactively lead innovative approaches to meet and exceed customer expectations, while upholding our strong commitment to safe, high-quality code.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and advise at weapon systems architecture and design levels.
- Define and design sub-system command and control.
- Design and construct Interface Definition Language (IDL) at weapon system and sub-system levels.
- Own and develop sub-system component templates and design patterns.
- Advise and mentor sub-system developers.
- Perform advanced data analysis and data design.
- Technically lead the CORE development and technologies that support components.
What we can offer you
- 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
- Flexible working arrangements welcomed
- Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments.
- Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking.