Software Engineer (Environment Simulator)

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Full time
Location: Stevenage
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Job offered by: MBDA
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Category: IT & Technology
Stevenage

Are you a forward thinking and dedicated Software Engineer who is passionate about crafting high quality software and looking to take your career to the next level?!

Job Title : Software Engineer (Environment Simulator)

Salary : up to circa £64,000 depending on experience

Location : Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working : typically 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.

The opportunity:

A great opportunity to work as a Software Engineer in a multi-disciplined, dynamic, focused and agile department of around 50 engineers specialising in all aspects of Test Solution design, including hardware, software and embedded real-time systems!

Be part of a team at MBDA UK, that is starting an exciting phase of transforming the way we develop and deliver Environment Simulator software, putting our engineers at the heart of this redefining whilst developing software that facilitates testing across the whole of the MBDA UK product portfolio.

Working with the current Environment Simulation team, so you can understand and develop solutions on our current platform before transitioning to our new modern cutting edge development practices; Designing, developing and supporting Engineering based Environment Simulator software solutions to test world leading complex missile systems and sub-components; Working with a wide range of teams and collaborators across MBDA to deliver Test Engineering software capability of products from early concept to production; Working in a Software Engineering office / lab environment engaging with test equipment and electronic circuitry.

What we're looking for from you:

We are keen to expand our team with the right people that complement and enrich our culture while empowering our exciting transformation initiative.

Previous software engineering experience Validated experience of languages such as C, C++, C#, etc. Experience or the willingness to learn and be able to develop in Ada and associated scripting languages are key to support the existing development approach. Experience of working within an Agile development. A strong understanding of what is required to build high quality software and the ability to support quality practices A good understanding of automation, continuous integration (CI/CD) and DevOps principles and practices Understanding of communications and serial interfaces such as TFTP, Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, Modbus, CAN and 1553 buses Can articulate the benefits of key software craftsmanship practices like unit testing and good design Experience of Test Driven Development within a software engineering context and comfortable with practices like pair programming and lightweight design modelling

Our company:

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.

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...

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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