Software Group Lead - Real Time Software

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to head up and grow a group that develops Real-Time Embedded software at the heart of some of the world's most sophisticated defence systems!

If you have experience leading a team in an advanced technological environment, and a background in software development, then we would like to talk to you. The most important thing we look for is the ability to lead and encourage others; passionate about people - and keen to get to know your team and understand what motivates them!, * The ability to manage and develop a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective allocation of resources to meet project timelines and quality standards whilst providing mentorship and technical guidance to team members.

• Capable of fostering growth and collaborating with multi-functional teams to achieve project objectives within schedule and budget constraints.
• A strong understanding of software development processes, including requirements analysis, design, and testing.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical collaborators on progress, risks, and mitigations
• Experience in defence is not essential, and indeed many of our people joined us from automotive, aerospace and consumer electronics., Applying all our energy and focus to every task, recognising our role in providing mission critical capabilities

Salary: Circa £80,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 to 4 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 27% of base salary
• Car Allowance: £300/month
• 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..., At MBDA we value the contributions that our employees make every day towards our purpose. That's why we have lots of benefits in place to ensure that working at MBDA is rewarding in every sense.

We are always working to improve our offering, and rewards may differ depending on your role, so please make sure to ask our recruiters for more info when applying.

Annual Bonus

25 Days Annual Leave (plus holiday purchase)

Dynamic Working

Enhanced Parental Leave

Pension Scheme

Extracurricular Learning Budget

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Financial Advice

Share Incentive Plan

Subsidised Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts and Vouchers

Health and Dental Insurance

Costco Membership

This role will give you the opportunity to shape, support and develop a team of software engineers working on several different Embedded / Real Time Software projects. The team specify, design, build, test and deliver the software that transforms a collection of electronic parts into a highly capable missile system. Our team develop software for Flight Computers on many different missiles, some of which have elevated safety integrity levels. Engineering is at heart of our business; there is opportunity to both develop your core leadership skills, and gain a wider experience of complex embedded systems. Working alongside a multidiscipline engineering team, you will be a key part of a supportive and growing software engineering team as your career expands with us. MBDA is committed to upskilling people through both formal training and practical experience. We are a friendly, highly capable team, producing software that makes a difference. The Real Time / Embedded software department is a multi-disciplined team of over 100 people in the UK, working on a diverse range of products that use some exciting technologies., 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., A world leader in missiles and missile systems. Our multi-national organisation is made up of around 13,000 employees working across the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and the US, and is the first truly integrated European defence company. As the European champion in our sector, our vision is to continue to grow our presence as a global player. Our mission is to achieve this by establishing ourselves as an industry leader; promoting co-operation and delivering technical and operational excellence to our customer. Through our combined expertise, we design and deliver innovative missiles and missile systems that help protect our future. We feel proud of the role we play in supporting the armed forces who protect our nations. We partner with our governments to work together towards a common goal defending our freedom., Stevenage: Our UK head office is located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. With Stevenage train station just a few minutes walk away, and our site just a few minutes drive from the A1(M), our people come to work from towns in every direction.MBDA Stevenage has a campus-like community feel to it, with all the facilities you need on site including ample parking, a coffee shop, and a large cafeteria serving nutritious, seasonal meals every day. We also have an on-site (subsidised) gym, and a range of sports and social clubs to join. Bolton: Bolton is home to our state-of-the-art manufacturing site. Here you will find skilled Fitters, Engineers, Procurement specialists and many more dedicated teams helping us deliver our products in time and to the highest standards. Located just a short drive from Bolton, Wigan, Horwich and Chorley, the site is an easy commute for many, and has a subsidised restaurant on site, using fresh, seasonal ingredients to produce nutritional and delicious dishes., "At MBDA you always have to bear in mind that we are all a part of a very important process that defends our freedoms." - Balpreet, Supportability Engineer, Customer Support and Services. We share a unique responsibility that brings purpose to everything we do. We feel proud of the role we play in supporting the armed forces who protect our nations. We partner with our governments to work together towards a common goal defending our freedom. We believe in our values, code of ethics and have conviction in what we do. It's with a shared sense of purpose that we trust, value and respect the contribution that all of our colleagues bring every day.