Software Project Lead

Exciting opportunity for a Software Project Leader (SPL)!

Salary: Circa £55,000 - £67,000 depending on experience 

Dynamic (hybrid) working: We seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. In this role 3 - 4 days per week in the Bristol, Filton office as a minimum is required due to the secure classification of the work requiring secure network access.

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. Security Clearance (SC) is required to be obtained for this role, which is managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• 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
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• 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.  

The opportunity:

We are looking for a highly capable and adaptable Software Project Leader at our Bristol site to lead the development of our surface launched defence products, whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability.

You should be passionate about how software fulfils the system software challenge in a complex weapon system. Our software is written in Ada with Rhapsody UML. However, we have found that these tools are readily mastered by capable software engineers and effective training, help and support will be provided if needed.

• This is a great role for someone with a passion for technical leadership, software and its successful deployment.  You will be working with technologies at the forefront of European weapon systems design, supporting the development of safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on.
• Many of the methods and tools we use in this domain are the result of strong international collaboration, and consequently there may be the opportunity to work with colleagues, both within the UK and at our development sites in France and Italy
• We offer a supportive working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies.

What we’re looking for from you:

• You will need to be adaptable and creative as this role combines technical leadership, project management and team building aspects. The technical component is the largest part of the role but it also includes elements of Software Project Management.
• A strong background in software, its realisation and system wide impact with strong problem-solving skills
• You will favour a collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team, and maintain momentum during development.  The software that you develop will be used across multiple products at several sites, so strong communication skills are essential.
• Awareness and application of Software Quality standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508, the Ada language and Rhapsody UML would be beneficial.

Join a great team:

You will be joining teams that develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate and part of a large progressive and responsive company.

We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems – you will be working with a talented group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers. You will become part of a high performing team culture.

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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