Software Engineer (ADA)

Our company:

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.

A great opportunity to be involved in activities working across the entire software engineering lifecycle, from discussing requirement change with the Systems team, all the way to being involved with qualification and software releases!

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.

The opportunity:

Due to business growth, we currently have three new Software Engineer opportunities!

We are looking for capable, adaptable and inquisitive software engineers to join the team developing Command and Control (C2), Launch Management and In-Flight Data Link solutions for the next generation of advanced air defence systems.

Activities work across the entire software engineering lifecycle, from discussing requirement change with the Systems team, all the way to being involved with qualification and software releases. Working with innovative technologies across a range of land and maritime defence projects.

Naturally, safety is critical; we have an enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability!

MBDA Software Engineering (SE) has an internal SE University, created and delivered by MBDA software engineers to optimally manage and share key knowledge and skills.

What we're looking for from you:

A solid background in software development and at least two of the following:

• Experience in Ada or a strongly typed language e.g. Rust.
• Safety critical software development experience.
• Experience of formal design process e.g. UML, MASCOT and tools such as Rhapsody

Desirable experience (but certainly not essential)

• Knowledge of external standards such as DefStan 00-55 and MISRA
• Development for embedded Linux
• Exposure to system testing (on virtualised and real hardware) and host based testing will also form part of the role.
• System testing on virtualised or real hardware
• Able to innovate, and think critically to solve complex software problems.

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

Salary: Circa £55,000 to £65,000 depending on experience 

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification