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Lead Developer C#, C++

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
30 Oct 2021
Reference
P7980SF

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Discipline
Project Engineering, Systems
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

The Opportunity
  • We have a fantastic opportunity for a committed and passionate developer within our simulation and experimentation team. We are looking for a developer to take a ownership and apply agile methodology to produce simulation components for one of MBDA’s weapon system.
  • This is a hands-on role requiring development of simulation software in C#/C++
What are we looking for?
  • Ideally engineering degree qualified or equivalent experience
  • Experience of simulation standards (DIS and HLA)
  • Practical software engineering and/or System integration experience
  • C#/C++ development including web services
  • Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
What’s in it for you?
  • Joining a end-user focused team to deliver innovative solutions using the latest technologies.
  • Manage and maintain effective relationships with Internal and External Customers plus other Functions to deliver Weapon System programmes.
  • Opportunity to work with International Teams, with some international travel.
  • Work that combines the skills of broad view Systems Engineering and technical challenges of Synthetic Environment Engineering
What would you get?

Flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level), superb learning and development opportunities and more….

The Role

  • Use agile techniques to lead the technical management of a small software development team to meet the weapon system requirements.
  • Development (using agile scrum methodologies) of real-time software components to simulate MBDA weapon systems.
  • Integration of simulink models and real hardware components.
What’s great about the team?
  • You will be joining a department that has advanced the use of distributed simulation in Weapon System Design and Development
  • You will be working with internationally and industry recognised members of the simulation community
  • You will be joining a team delivering advanced International Projects  that need your inspired  approach and enthusiasm
MBDA is committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.
Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval).
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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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