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Software Engineer

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
11 Sep 2019
Reference
P7275

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Discipline
Other
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

The Opportunity
Are you a software engineer who is passionate about providing sovereign capability to the UK armed forces and its allies? This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team experiencing significant growth and who are responsible for developing software facilitating testing across the whole of the MBDA UK product portfolio. We invite you to apply to join a team with a great balance of new ideas and in depth experience which promotes a highly dynamic working environment.
The Role
In this role you will be:
  • Designing and producing software solutions to test world leading complex products;
  • working with a wide range of teams across MBDA to deliver test software capability;
  • facilitating the testing of products from early concept to production.
    What’s in it for you?
  • Working in a department supporting the whole product portfolio throughout the engineering lifecycle will give you the platform to significantly increase your engineering skills and knowledge.
  • Working at the sharp end of product development and production, enabling the development and delivery of our world leading products to customers.
  • We work closely with our colleagues across the UK and in France and Italy, so there may be the opportunity to travel both within the UK and to our sites in France and Italy. We also have a secondment scheme between France and the UK.
  • A supportive working environment with enabling you to develop and grow your career in a company with expanding horizons.
    What’s great about the team?
  • The UK Test Systems team is a multi-disciplined dynamic, focused and agile team of about 100 engineers specialising in all aspects of Test Solution design, including hardware, software and embedded real-time systems. It’s a great place to learn about the company’s entire product range.
    What are we looking for?
    We are looking for self-motivated, adaptable and competent software engineers with a range of the following attributes:
  • Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions is desirable. We will also consider someone with solid software engineering experience and an keen interest in test solutions.
  • Strong ability to write software in C / C++; experience with C# and scripting languages would be an advantage to our future strategy.
  • Proactive and able to take ownership of the software development.
  • Great communication skills with a strong motivation for collaboration.
  • Knowledge of electronics measurement techniques using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers.
  • Experience using software configuration management tools and techniques.
  • Understanding of communications and serial interfaces such as RS422, RS485, Modbus, CAN and 1553.
  • Experience of developing real time software is an advantage
  • Previous experience working in an agile development team is an advantage
    What would you get?
  • Competitive salaries, flexible working, paid overtime, a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities.
    Please note that in order to apply for MBDA UK opportunities you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance.
     
    Are you a member of LinkedIn?  If so, you are invited to join our LinkedIn Group to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news.
    LinkedIn Group name: Engineering UK (Defence)
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Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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