Software Engineers; Software Resource and Capability

Role Summary

MBDA is recruiting Software Engineers for the Software Resource and Capability Team, focusing on Test Equipment Software. Candidates will help develop and support software packages that use Test Equipment hardware to configure, verify and validate the conformance and quality of MBDA UK products from development, through production and into field test scenarios. The role contributes to product certification, manufacturing output and support activities within a dynamic, agile, multi‑disciplined team.

• Develop and support reliable, high‑performance, standardised, and documented software for test solutions.
• Write software in languages such as C, C++ and C# (Python experience is a plus).
• Analyse and design solutions, including review and critical analysis, employing a flexible, “can do” attitude.
• Engage with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics, Electrical, and Test & Validation teams.
• Contribute to novel products where the software produced is time‑critical and mission‑critical.

• Software or electronics engineering background with transferable talent into software development for test solutions.
• Strong ability to write software in C, C++ or C#.
• Motivation to develop and support reliable, high‑performance software.
• Excellent analytical and design ability.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative approach.

• Salary: £40,000 – £75,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working: 3 to 4 days a week in the office.
• Security clearance:
  British Citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship. BPSS checks required.
• Flexi‑leave: up to 15 additional days; flexible working arrangements available.

• Company bonus up to £2,500 based on performance.
• Pension: up to 14% combined employer and employee contribution.
• Paid overtime opportunities.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; additional enhancements for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility treatments.
• Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and other site amenities.

MBDA values diversity, equity and inclusion, offering employee‑led networks on Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents & Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more. All candidates are encouraged to request any support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.