Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Software Real Time & Embedded Engineering

PROFILE:

You graduated with a Master of Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other related field

You enjoy working within a DevOps/Agile/Scrum team and being plunged into a challenging environment requiring reactivity and resourcefulness

You want to evolve in a “real time” environment with interactions between “low level” technical aspects, close to the hardware, and ensure that the high level functionality expected by the solution is maintained

You are willing to work on small or big devices such as Radar, embedded calculator equipment, Smartcards and Wearables, dedicated for the Telecommunications and IOT businesses, mobile…

COMPETENCIES:

You know how to develop on embedded OS Software such as Linux, VxWorks, FastOS Linux

You are experienced in embedded software development such as [C or C++ and VB., NET., ADA, Assembly programming]

You are familiar with the use of tools and equipment involved in programming performance (including measuring instruments)

You master the development/adaptation of simulation tools and means necessary to carry out integration/testing activities on platform

You are experienced in embedded system and application design and configuration (both wayside and onboard) and relevant communication protocols and interfaces such as [DDS, ARINC…]

You have substantial knowledge of:

Building a strategy based on your understanding of the business issues involving data processes

Mathematics and statistics

Data technologies

You are able to take into account customer needs

You have working experience/knowledge with cloud provider like AWS or GCP

You have experience with automated deployment and associated technologies (Helm/Yaml/Ansible/Docker)

You are familiar with tools such as JIRA and Confluence

As a Software Real Time & Embedded Engineering Role within Thales, you will:

Design, implement and test features with scalability, performance, deployment or operation and end-user experience in mind

Apply coding/implementation best practices to produce elegant, high quality and reusable code

Implement and follow security best practices for web applications

Collaborate with other developers to share knowledge and improve overall product/solution

Keep up-to-date with latest technologies evolution and frameworks

Interact with UX team to implement and verify user experience concepts

Follow the agile methodology used for the project. This includes creation of user stories and corresponding tasks to help create a robust system based on user-centric design

Regularly archive source code into the source code repository for projects

Participate in issue investigation and deployment of applications and new releases in testing/integration environment as needed

YOUR CAREER AT THALES

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies in different areas:

Room and attention to personal development

Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution

Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path

Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (

In line with Thales’ Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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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

• Strong commercial experience in Ada
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain SC clearance
• Proven background in safety-critical software (Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Nuclear or Medical)
• Experience working to high standards of coding, documentation and formal engineering processes

Desirable Experience

• Formal design tools and methods: DOORS, Dimensions, Rhapsody, UML, SysML or Mascot
• Development experience on Linux
• Experience with networking applications

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge defence technology within a highly respected engineering environment.

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.

Description

Chief Engineer - Systems - Air Traffic Control

Location: This is a Hybrid role. Whiteley, Hampshire with travel to customer sites across the South of England.

Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance

Do you have experience in Air Traffic Control? Are you ready for your next challenge?

We are looking to recruit an experienced Chief Engineer who understands the challenges of a heavily regulated industry, preferably safety-related, and experience in technologies and protocols similar to Token Ring, ADA.

With a focus on delivery and operation, the Chief Engineer contributes to the development of solutions that influence strategic project/programme goals and business results. They have thorough understanding of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts, they recommend and collaborate in the development of new technical solutions and/or standards in support of strategy and operations.

We expect a great deal from our senior engineers with no two days being the same. The successful candidate will be a natural self-starter and team motivator who will guide the technical team to deliver upon Leidos commitments. They are a leader and champion in technical delivery with the experience to back up their decisions and actions, preferably hands on at a high level. You will work with field leading subject matter experts who will provide detailed designs and with supporting functions within the division such as programme management, business, financial and senior leadership.

Core skills and behaviours:

• Drives the team towards delivery by shaping and encouraging the team to achieve outcomes

• Significant experience in delivery of complex technical deliverables, preferably in Air Traffic Management using a diverse engineering and technology team

• Significant experience in breaking down technical deliveries into manageable and trackable parts.

• Experience in lifecycle methodologies, technical governance and technical solutions.

• Experience of technical business analysis or systems engineering, including requirements management and Model-Based Systems Engineering.

• Experience of large-scale integrations, service orientated architecture and key technologies.

• Keen technical advocate and self-learner up to date with the latest technology and innovations; encourages and inspires those around them.

• Proven experience leading complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering programmes with significant technical and business impact

• Strong background in systems engineering, including requirements analysis, requirements management, and technical assurance

• Experience providing technical leadership and governance, guiding engineering teams and influencing senior stakeholders

• Demonstrable expertise in systems integration and systems architecture, including large‑scale or safety‑critical environments

• Ability to decompose complex technical problems into manageable, measurable delivery plans

• Experience across the full engineering lifecycle, including lifecycle cost analysis, performance analysis, and trade studies

• Advanced capability in modelling, simulation, and evidence‑based technical decision‑making

• Strong understanding of data and information architectures and their role in system performance and delivery

• Ownership of configuration management, risk management, and technical compliance

• Excellent stakeholder management, with the credibility to challenge, influence, and advise at senior levels

• A recognised technical authority who mentors engineers and sets the standard for technical excellence

• Tools & Professional Practice

• Microsoft Office suite, with advanced use of Excel for analysis and reporting

• Microsoft Visio for system, architecture, and process modelling

Key items:

• Experience in leading the delivery of complex IT systems
• Knowledge of current ATM systems and future direction of the industry
• Systems engineering management

The role will be a Hybrid position, 1-2 days a week onsite with additional visits to customer sites which are essential. Training will be provided where necessary on any Leidos proprietary tools and processes.

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme and much more!)
• Flexi-Time Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & Europe – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£75,800.00-£99,800.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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We are looking for a capable, adaptable and inquisitive software engineer to join the team to develop maritime Command and Control (C2) for the next generation of advanced air defence systems! Salary: up to £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen. 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 software engineer who can develop the next generation of products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for security, safety, performance and dependability. 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. Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle. This is a very hands-on role to understand technically the current Command & Control architecture, and support the continued design and development and the instantiations for future products. This role includes involvement in all aspects of the development. What we’re looking for from you: Essential: • A solid background in software engineering. • Experience with Ada (preferred) or substantial experience of using C++. We welcome applications from those with experience in other software languages such as C++, Rust, as we have found that Ada can easily mastered by capable software engineers; help and support will be provided if needed. • Experience working with a formal design process such as MASCOT, UML and tools E.g. Rhapsody. • A passion for software engineering be able to innovate, and think critically to solve complex software problems. Desirable: • Ada programming • Development in a regulated software safety context eg defence, aerospace, rail, nuclear or medical • Development for embedded Linux • Interest in Team Leading or work allocation and tracking 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

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

Our client is seeking Embedded Software V&V Engineers for contracts, based in either Stevenage or Bristol (full time needed on-site)

The team creates complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality users require when they need it.

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.

Skills required:

Essential

• Embedded software development experience using Ada
• Strong experience of V&V activities in an embedded software environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good communication skills
• Good documentation skills
• Ability to turn requirements into structured test cases and procedures.
• Experience of working in a lab environment on an electro mechanical product running embedded software.
• Good working knowledge of the complete software engineering lifecycle.
• Scripting abilities

Advantageous:

• Safety critical systems experience
• Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C & DO-330
• Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems
• Model Driven Design experience
• Knowledge of test automation methods
• Knowledge of DOORS, Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), Rapita Suite, Rhapsody, LDRA
• Breakpoint Analysis experience
• Experience of Focused Code Reviews

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

• Develop and maintain safety-critical command and control (C2) software for advanced maritime and land-based missile systems, ensuring compliance with rigorous industry and defence standards.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering teams to review, analyse, and implement evolving system requirements throughout the full software development lifecycle.
• Design, code, test, and verify Ada-based software solutions, maintaining high standards of quality, documentation, and traceability in a safety-critical environment.
• Support software qualification, validation, and release activities, including integration testing and compliance with safety and security regulations.
• Apply formal design methodologies and tools (e.g., DOORS, UML/SysML, Rhapsody, Dimensions) to ensure structured development, configuration control, and full requirements traceability.

Essential Experience

• 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.
• Formal design methods and tools: Doors, Dimensions, Rhapsody/UML/SysML/Mascot
• Experience in developing Linux and networking applications.

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
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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 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

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

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 Validation

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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MERITUS are recruiting for an Embedded Software Engineer to support RTOS projects in the defence industry from our client’s site in Bristol on an initial 6 month contract.

EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £68 PER HOUR - BRISTOL, ONSITE - 6 MONTHS (+LIKELY EXTENSION) - UNDERGO SC CLEARANCE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Our client is a global leader in advanced defence systems, seeking a highly capable and adaptable Embedded Software Engineer to join their engineering team at a secure UK development site.

You will contribute to the development of mission-critical embedded software within a dynamic team environment, with the autonomy to take ownership of technical delivery. The role combines software development with hands-on integration and testing on target hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop embedded real-time software on Linux using C++ within multi-threaded applications, aligned to defined requirements and interface specifications
• Design and execute functional and integration testing on target hardware
• Support integration activities within a lab-based environment
• Adhere to established project planning, quality, and engineering processes
• Utilise issue tracking and project management tools to support delivery

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong experience developing and debugging real-time embedded software using C/C++
• Experience with model-based development tools (e.g. UML-based environments)
• Proven background in integration testing, simulation, and hardware/software validation
• Experience developing software against defined requirements and interface control documentation (ICDs)
• Familiarity with requirements management and technical documentation tools
• Understanding of configuration management environments

Desirable:

• Exposure to Python, Ada, or RTOS environments

Behavioural Profile

• Proactive and adaptable mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to operate independently and within a collaborative team environment