MBDA

defence

SeniorSoftwareEngineer

£40–75k Stevenage, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Software Engineer at MBDA. Skills: Software Engineering, C / C++, Agile Development, Automation, Continuous Integration, DevOps. designing and developing Test equipment software to test the world leading and Complex missile systems and sub-components”

Industry & Context.

defence
Eligibility Requirements

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions, ability to write software in C / C++, Previous experience working in an agile development team, A understanding of what is required to create high quality software and the ability to support quality practices, A good understanding of automation, continuous integration and DevOps principles and practices, Knowledge of electronics measurement and debug techniques using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers

Nice to Have

scripting languages would be an advantage to our future direction

What You'll Do.

designing and developing Test equipment software to test the world leading and Complex missile systems and sub-components

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborative and close-knit culture; support each other

Full Job Description

**We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! MBDA is a great a place to learn about the company 's entire product portfolio, whilst embracing the change to DevOps and other innovative technologies!** **Salary:** £40,000-£75,000 depending on experience **Location:** Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) **Dynamic (hybrid) working** : Typically for this role you will work 3-5 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** : 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 * **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:** Technology matters more at MBDA. Our ever-evolving team powers the business across Europe and brings the next generation of defence solutions to life. Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle. And, in a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better. Join us as an Senior Software Engineer and take our technology and your career into new territories! You will be responsible for designing and

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