Inzpire - Expression of Interest - Software Developer (UAV)

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services. We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world-class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occasions. We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system.

As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.

Mission Training Devices is looking for talented software developers to join its expanding talent in preparation for exciting upcoming opportunities. The role will be developing software for synthetic training devices, both stand-alone software applications and Mixed-Reality integrations with an emphasis on unmanned systems. As such, we are looking for individuals with experience in the following areas (in order of preference):

• Flight dynamics modelling and simulation of unmanned air (or other) systems.
• Python scripting.
• MavLink protocols and communications.
• Programming in C, C++ or C#.
• Building applications with .NET MAUI.
• Networking (UDP) and video streaming.
• VR, AR, MR integration and development.

Experience with collaborative development tools (specifically Azure DevOps and Git) is essential. MTD develop software following the SCRUM development methodology, so experience of, or qualifications in SCRUM is advantageous.

We are open to applications from across the UK, however, due to the nature of the initial project, semi-frequent travel can be expected to MoD Boscombe Down for face-to-face meetings and work with hardware. While the exact frequency of travel is dependent on operational pressures, twice-monthly visits are to be expected with at least one overnight stay locally.

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high-performing team, supporting the delivery of exceptional award-winning products and services to our customers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.
• Uncapped paid leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).
• Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
• QinetiQ Share Incentive Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Annual profit and performance related pay scheme.
• Death in service (£100K).
• Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
• Business travel insurance.
• Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
• Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.

Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic. We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.