At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to develop next-gen Air Defence Systems software.
- Company: Innovative tech company with a focus on advanced weapon systems.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, healthcare cash plan, and generous parental leave.
- Other info: Fantastic site facilities and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while enjoying a supportive work culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in C++ and software architecture; proactive problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
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 generation 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:
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...
Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative!
Our teams develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate; 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.
A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
- Experience of working in C++.
- Experience of working with software architecture models.
- Knowledge of Real Time Multi-Threaded Applications.
- Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation.
- Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability.
- Experience in other languages such as Ada.
- Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++.
Our company: We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...
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Summary Location: Bristol Type: Full time
Software Developer - Work From Home in Bristol employer: MBDA
MBDA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive benefits such as a generous bonus scheme, flexible working arrangements, and enhanced parental leave, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects that defend our freedom. Located in the UK, MBDA fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, empowering its workforce through various employee-led networks and opportunities for continuous development.
