Software Project Lead

Software Project Lead

£55,000 - £75,000 depending on experience

Stevenage (relocation package possible)

Hybrid working: typically 3‑4 days per week on‑site.

Security clearance:
British Citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship. BPSS checks required after offer.

• Company bonus
  :
  Up to £2,500 or 21% of salary (Depending on Grade)
• Pension
  : up to 14% total contribution
• Overtime
  : paid overtime opportunities (Depending on Grade)
• Flexi Leave
  : up to 15 additional days (Depending on Grade)
• Flexible working
  : we welcome flexible arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave
  : up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with extra options for paternity, neonatal and fertility treatments
• Facilities
  : subsidised meals, free parking and more

As part of Test Equipment (TE) Software Resource and Capability UK, you will deliver MBDA UK software test capability in partnership with Electronic Design, the Test Centre of Excellence and other Software Engineering areas. You will help facilitate robust and timely testing of missile systems, supporting development, production and field test scenarios across the MBDA UK product portfolio.

We are a dynamic, multi‑disciplined team specialising in test solution design, including software, hardware, simulation and real‑time systems.

Passionate about building high‑performing teams, with proven software development experience—ideally low‑level C programing—and the ability to act as design authority for your software. You must:

• Have experience in cost estimation.
• Plan and schedule work effectively.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Engage and influence at a senior level across the business.

Self‑motivated, passionate, adaptable and proficient software engineers are invited to apply.

Peace, freedom and sovereignty are not given. MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting the armed forces of the UK and its allies. We partner with governments to pursue a common goal of defence.

We offer employee‑led networks (Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability, etc.) and are committed to supporting all candidates throughout recruitment.

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