The growing workload within MBDA UK has created an exciting opportunity for a Software Project Leader, working with the Embedded Software team in Bristol

We provide cutting edge solutions for some of most advanced missile systems in the world. We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems, contributing to a talented group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers developing very interesting, technically advanced products.

Salary: Circa £74,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 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…
• 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 specialise in all aspects of embedded real-time systems. These skills are co-located providing an atmosphere of supportive cooperation and interdependence whose strengths are well placed to face the challenges of the future.

As a Software Project Leader, you will:

• Lead a team of professional engineers that are specialists in real time software development.
• Be responsible for the development and delivery of software for embedded missile systems on time on cost and on quality.
• Work closely with multi-disciplined teams to ensure technical excellence in the software produced.
• Ensure the application of software development plans to the development cycle
• Provide regular reports to demonstrate progress achieved. 
• The ability to work with stakeholders at all levels and across different nationalities.

What we're looking for from you:

An experienced software leader who is able to make decisions for software development. You will have:

• A strong ability to lead a team of software developers and be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels across a range of mediums.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A good understanding of software and the software development process to be able to provide effective management oversight.
• Project management skills to ensure good planning, delivery and cost control of software developed in the team.

While not essential, it would be beneficial if you had:

• Understanding of technologies used in the real time embedded software development.
• Understanding of SysML/UML and C, C++ or Ada Languages.
• Experience in working in a high technology environment where the quality and accuracy of work is essential.
• Awareness of standards such as DefStan 00-55 & DO178B/C

Applicants with significant, related, software development experience will also be considered for development into the role

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