Software Project Lead

MBDA UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

As a Software Project Lead, you will be technically leading a team of engineers, managing their day to day activities and acting as both the Software Design Authority and the Software Project Manager!

Salary: Circa £72,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 to 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

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. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• 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...

The opportunity:

Software Engineering develops real-time embedded software for a wide range of missile subsystems and components. We are looking for strong technical leaders who can co-ordinate software teams to deliver on time, on cost and on quality - This really is rocket science!

The software is developed in multiple environments/languages, and you will be guiding, developing and supporting the team throughout the Software Development Lifecycle with the requirements, architecture, detailed design, implementation, testing and delivery of missile subsystem software.

The role will require interfacing with multiple collaborators across multiple teams such as systems design, electronics design, safety, security and quality as well as financial and budget control.

What we're looking for from you:

• A good understanding of software and the software development lifecycle including configuration management tools and techniques, to be able to provide effective oversight.
• Proven ability to technically manage a team of software developers and work with collaborators to deliver against strict processes and plans.
• Project management skills to ensure good planning, delivery and cost control of software.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the company across a range of mediums, including reporting of progress, blockers and achievements.
• The ability to understand requirements and available design solutions so that you can produce accurate and cost effective estimates of work to be undertaken.

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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