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We are looking for passionate and skilled software engineers who have exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills, analytical with high attention to detail, and self-motivated!
Salary: up to £65,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification
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.
What we can offer you:
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Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
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Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
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Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
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Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
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Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
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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
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Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
The opportunity:
You will be joining the growing New Product Development team working on the next generation of mission planning and control products, exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. The focus of the role will be working with a range of international teams and stakeholders to lead the development and delivery of software requirements and design through the complete software engineering lifecycle.
We are looking for engineers with deep and broad range of experience in software engineering, from requirements to certification, who have taken the lead in technical implementation and delivery of complex solutions as well as supporting and mentoring other engineers in their team.
We are committed to developing careers and skillsets by supporting our teams' personal development whilst ensuring that a healthy work/life balance is maintained. We offer an encouraging working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies.
What we're looking for from you:
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Strong proficiency in software programming in Core Java and/or C++
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A proven record in delivering software product on several complex systems
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Be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle especially software requirements and design
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Experience of developing and managing software requirements through the whole lifecycle and ensuring the developed software satisfies the defined requirements
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Experience of building internal and external customer relationships especially to develop and validate software requirements
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Collaborative and open approach to problem solving with strong communication skills
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Experience mentoring, coaching and helping develop other members of a team
Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given
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.
We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…
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.
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