World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an Algorithm Software Engineer on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description: Work alongside algorithm engineers and technical expert to transcode a large, complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA to Matlab As part of a wider team, define, distribute and review core activities to enable efficient completion of the transcoding within project timeframe. Develop test harnesses and provide robust and extensive testing procedures to ensure equivalence between transcoded code base and legacy ADA algorithms Follow Code of Practise (CoP) in developing Matlab algorithms to ensure compatibility with auto-coding tools, rectifying/resolving issues and reframing algorithms as necessary to ensure compatibility with tool chain. Build good working relationships with stakeholders, including downstream software team, to enable effective transfer and integration of Matlab algorithm artefacts into larger product Support resolution of queries and non-compliances Skillset/experience required: Essential: Experience writing, delivering and testing algorithm related software Experience writing software/algorithms within Mathworks tools Verification of requirements and evidence review Rapid assimilation of technical information Ability to work as part of a team Desirable: Experience writing, interpreting ADA code Specific tools knowledge: IBM Engineering Workflow Management / GIT Sea launched weapons experience Experience with C TPBN1\_UKTJ
Bristol – Full Time Onsite
£68.00 per hour
12-Month Contract (Extension Possible)
Must be able to obtain SC
Overview of the Department
Join a team working at the forefront of European missile system design, delivering safe, secure and highly reliable products to customers. The department develops advanced safety-critical software within a rigorous, standards-driven engineering environment.
The Role
You will work across the full software engineering lifecycle, from engaging with Systems teams on requirements discussions and change requests through to integration, qualification and software release.
This is a hands-on position within a safety-critical development environment, requiring a disciplined approach to coding, documentation and engineering process.
Essential Skills & Experience
Desirable Experience
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge defence technology within a highly respected engineering environment.
Job Title: System Safety Engineering Lead
Location: Warton, would also consider Prestwick – On site
Salary: Up to £62,498 dependent on experience
What you’ll be doing:
Your skills and experiences:
Essential
Highly desirable
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Typhoon displays and control team:
The team provides support to all of the LRIs within the D&C sub-system, with occasional tasks from IMRS and DASS. As such this role covers all of the different LRIs in the sub-system. The primary focus are the LRIs for which BAES develop application software, i.e. CIU, CSG and HEA, but other tasks cover both hardware aspects of these LRIs and all elements of the other D&C equipment.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 19th March 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded ADA Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis.
Essential - ADA, Background in safety critical software.
Desirable - Linux, Doors, Dimensions, UML, Mascot etc.
Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing.
Hourly Rate: £68.00ph (Umbrella).
Overtime rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at time and a quarter
Embedded ADA Software Engineer Job Description:
We work on technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, delivering safe, secure, and reliable products to our customers.
The System software department covers all aspects of command and control software (C2) for both land and maritime missile systems.
We are expanding the Sea Viper and Sea Ceptor missile C2 team for the development of the next generation of advanced maritime air defence systems.
Responsibilities:
We work across the entire software engineering lifecycle, from discussing requirement change with the Systems team, all the way to being involved with qualification and software releases.
Skillset/experience required:
Essentials:
Experienced in Ada
Solid background in Safety critical SW from Def, aero, rail, nuclear or medical sectors.
The development is Safety critical, so a high standard of coding, process & documentation is required.
Good to have:
Formal design methods and tools: Doors, Dimensions, Rhapsody/UML/SysML/Mascot
Experience in developing Linux and networking applications.
We are looking for a highly capable and adaptable Software Engineer to join our Command and Control team at our Bristol facility to develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems!
Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: mostly office based due to workload classification, but with opportunities to work from home.
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:
The opportunity:
This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative!
You will be working with people and technologies at the forefront of European missile systems design, supporting the development of safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on.
We offer an encouraging working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. Our teams develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate; part of a large progressive and adaptable company.
We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems - you will be working with a dedicated group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers. We maintain an impactful team culture!
What we’re looking for from you:
Other skills of interest (but not essential) include:
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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Stevenage An exciting opportunity to work as a Software Engineer improving reliability and reducing technical debt in our Simulation Software Department. You will be working in an agile manner, close to your customers and in a key position to learn about a range of products. Salary: Circa £64,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification (Bristol based) 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 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 Senior Software Engineer who will take ownership of the stability and quality of our products - used to ensure the reliability of our Command-and-Control Systems. This role centres on resolving complex issues, improve system reliability and reducing technical debt - by identifying root causes and implementing durable fixes. You’ll develop deep knowledge of our architecture and play a key role in making the platform reliable, resilient, and easier for the rest of the engineering team to build on. The work you’ll do directly affects customer experience, engineering velocity, and overall product health. What we’re looking for from you: Previous Software Engineering Experience Prior experience with the Ada programming language is key to supporting our products Experience of working within an Agile development environment Working with CI/CD pipelines including writing of Automated Test Scripts A willingness to build deep system architecture understanding Experience of performance tuning and root-cause analysis. 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-RS1
An opportunity has arisen with my client for a Embedded Ada Software Engineer to join them on an initial 12 -month contract. As the Embedded Ada Software Engineer you will work across the entire software engineering lifecycle, from discussing requirement change with the Systems team, all the way to being involved with qualification and software releases.
Role: Embedded Ada Software Engineer
Pay: 68 per hour via Umbrella Company
Location: Bristol
Contract: 12 Months
Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week
Security Clearance: Security Clearnce to start, UK Eyes only project
Responsibilites
Essential Experience
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation
Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry’s best-known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants.
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World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an ADA Embedded Software V&V Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. A defence or aerospace industry background would be great.
Rate:£70.00 per hour
Location: Stevenage
Hybrid / Remote working: Full time on site (occasional work from home day) (The company are happy with a 4 day week)
Contract:37 Hours per week
Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at time and a quarter
Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: 1 stage video interview
Embedded Software V&V Engineer Job Description:
The department create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality their users require when they need it.
They are involved all the way through development from concept studies through trials firings and the move into production and service.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for the verification and validation activities on real-time systems application software for the next generation of Missile Systems.
The role requires taking requirements, developing them into robust test cases, preparing and executing tests, capturing data, and delivering actionable feedback to project teams.
You will have to draw upon your strong practical problem-solving skills, data acquisition expertise, and adaptability.
Skillset/experience required:
Essential:
Advantageous:
Safety critical systems experience
Embedded software development experience using C.
Knowledge of standards such as DO-178C, DO-330 & DefStan 00-55
Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems
Model Driven Design experience
Knowledge of test automation methods
Knowledge of Lauterbach Trace tools, DOORS, Engineering Workflow Management (EWM/RTC), Rapita
Suite, Rhapsody
Breakpoint Analysis experience
Experience of Focused Code Reviews
12 month contract
Based in Bristol
Offering 65ph Inside IR35
Do you have experience with Java?
Do you have experience in RTOS?
Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?
If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!
As the Java Software Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.
Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role.
You will be involved in:
Continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures
Instantiations for future products
Skillset/experience required:
If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!
Java Software Engineer
12 month contract
Based in Bristol
Offering 65ph Inside IR35
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Java Developer on an initial 12-month contract. In this role, you will be involved in the design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, as well as their implementation for future products.
Role: Java Developer
Pay: 65 per hour Via Umbrella
Location: Bristol
Contract: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week, 12 months contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: Security Clearance required to start
Responsibilities
Essential Skills:
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation
Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry’s best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants.
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Java Software Engineer with DDS and RTOS required for long term contract assignement based in Bristol
Overview of department:
Our team, at our Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability.
Responsibilities:
This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative.
Skillset/experience required:
A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
Experience of working in Java
Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development.
Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation
Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability
Experience in other languages such as Ada
Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems
Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508
Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.
Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Java Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Job Title: Java Software Engineer Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview Process: One stage Video Interview Java Software Engineer Job Description: The team, at the Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining their enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability. This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in Java Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in other languages such as Ada Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508
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! Job Title: Senior Software Engineer 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: We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! Test Software UK collaborate across Electronic Engineering, our Test Centre of Excellence and Software Engineering to deliver the MBDA UK test capability. Our mission as a function is to facilitate robust and timely test of missile systems and ensure MBDA continues to provide a decisive military capability for our home nations and their allies. Spanning a diverse portfolio of work packages, Test Software UK directly influences the company’s product certification, manufacturing output and support activities. Specifically, Test Software UK are responsible for developing and supporting software packages that utilise Test Equipment hardware to configure, verify and validate the conformance and quality of our MBDA UK product range from development, through production and into field test scenarios. We are a multi-disciplined, dynamic, focused and agile team specialising in all aspects of test solution design, including software, hardware, simulation and real-time systems. What we’re looking for from you: A software engineer or electronics engineer with transferable talent into software development for test solutions: Strong ability to write software in one of the following languages; C, C++ or ADA and motivated to develop reliable, high performance, standardised and documented software Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis ‘Can do’ and flexible approach - you’ll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of “software” Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical and Test and ValidationOur 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-SD1
6 month contract
Based in Bristol
Offering 65ph Inside IR35
Do you have experience writing, delivering, and testing algorithm related software?
Do you have experience with MathWorks tools?
Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?
If your answers to these are yes, then this could be the role for you!
As the Algorithm Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.
Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, active UK SC Clearance will be required.
You will be involved in activities throughout the product life cycle including early research studies, feasibility and concept stages, and product development and customer support.
You will be involved in:
Your skillset may include:
If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!
Algorithm Engineer
6 month contract
Based in Bristol
Offering 65ph Inside IR35
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Algorithms/Software Engineer required for long term contract assignment based in Bristol.
Skillset/experience required:
Responsibilities:
Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.
Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Senior PHP Developer Leeds (Hybrid Remote) - £55k
Flexible Schedule Accreditation and Certification Budget Modern Tech Stack Vue/Nuxt/Laravel/AWS
Ada Meher are commencing on a search for one of their fastest-growing clients in Leeds who are looking for a Senior PHP Developer to join them to work with the development team in their Leeds office on a variety of greenfield projects with testing and TDD in mind at the forefront of their processes. The right candidate will have experience with modern technology in the Vue/Nuxt/Laravel/AWS stack.
The company operate on a hybrid remote policy, asking employees to come into their central office space 1-2 times a week with flexibility to work the rest of the time remotely. The culture of the business is very much one of autonomy, allowing staff to deliver work on a schedule which suits them as long as the work gets done and to the right quality there is no issue.
Using a modern stack, including a Vue/Nuxt.js based frontend Laravel APIs, microservices, SOLID principles, AWS deployments and aiming to drive towards full TDD, the company take an active interest in their employee s development offering a budget set aside for pertinent courses and certifications. They are looking for Developers with a similar mindset who put personal development and keeping up to date with latest technologies at the forefront of their priorities.
To Be Considered:
If you d be interested in applying or just getting more information on the role please get in contact today.
We re expecting a high volume of applications for the Senior PHP Developer role so please don t hesitate!
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!
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
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:
The opportunity:
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories!
Test Software UK collaborate across Electronic Engineering, our Test Centre of Excellence and Software Engineering to deliver the MBDA UK test capability.
Our mission as a function is to facilitate robust and timely test of missile systems and ensure MBDA continues to provide a decisive military capability for our home nations and their allies.
Spanning a diverse portfolio of work packages, Test Software UK directly influences the company’s product certification, manufacturing output and support activities. Specifically, Test Software UK are responsible for developing and supporting software packages that utilise Test Equipment hardware to configure, verify and validate the conformance and quality of our MBDA UK product range from development, through production and into field test scenarios.
We are a multi-disciplined, dynamic, focused and agile team specialising in all aspects of test solution design, including software, hardware, simulation and real-time systems.
What we’re looking for from you:
A software engineer or electronics engineer with transferable talent into software development for test solutions:
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.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Senior Software Engineer x 2
Portsmouth (Hybrid working)
68.55 Inside IR35
12 month contract
About the Role
We are seeking 2 highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineers to join a growing engineering team. This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that support national security, advanced defence platforms, and next-generation technologies.
As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering high-integrity software solutions within a secure and collaborative environment.
What you’ll be doing:
Your skills and experiences:
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description: The company are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join our Development Facility in Bristol. Join the growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission-critical defence systems. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision. Responsibilities: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in other languages such as Ada, QT Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C
JOB LOCATION: Bristol SECURITY: SC is Must DURATION: 12+ Months (Possibility for Extensions) TYPE: Contract WORK PATTERN: Mon –Fri – Full time onsite/ Open to 4 days compressed PAY RATE: £65 /hr (Umbrella Inside IR35) Overview of Department: Our team, at our Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability. Responsibilities: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset / Experience Required: • A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. • Experience of working in Java • Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. • Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation • Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability • Experience in other languages such as Ada • Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems • Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508
We are recruiting for a Java Developer on contract to work for our client who is based in Bristol. The role/hours will be condensed into a 4 day week. (Monday - Thursday)
Experience of working in Java (10+ years ideally)
Experience in other languages such as Ada
Knowledge of DDS Middleware and Real Time Operating Systems
Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508
Overview of department:
Our team, at our Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability.
Responsibilities:
This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative.
Skillset/experience required:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The candidate will also need to be able to achieve or have SC clearance.