Software Engineer; Command and Control

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly capable and adaptable Software Engineer to join our team at our Bristol facility to develop solutions for the next of Air Defence Systems!

Salary: up to circa £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working:
This particular role is mostly office based (due to workload classification), but there are opportunities to work from home.

Security Clearance:
British or a Dual UK with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to 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.

• 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
• Healthcare Cash Plan:
  The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.
• Facilities:
  Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.

This is a very hands‑on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative!

You will be working with people and technologies at the forefront of European missile systems design, supporting the development of safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on.

We offer an encouraging working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. Our teams develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate; part of a large progressive and adaptable company.

We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems – you will be working with a dedicated group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers. We maintain an impactful team culture!

Design and develop Command and Control architectures and future product instantiations.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams during all stages of software development from requirement engagement to automated target integration and proving.

Maintain momentum during development and document effectively.

Utilize real‑time multi‑threaded application knowledge, and apply restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++.

• Strong background in software engineering, its realization and system wide impact.
• Experience working in C++.
• Experience with software architecture models.
• Collaborative, open approach to development and ability to work well in a team.
• Experience across the entire software development cycle.
• Experience with new tools, techniques and approaches that improve efficiency and sustainability.
• Experience in Ada.
• Knowledge of standards such as Def Stan 00-55, DO‑178C, IEC
  61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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.