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# Software Security Engineer

- **Company:** MBDA S.A.S.
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Salary:** £74,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Design Patterns, Embedded Software, Firmware, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Systems, Software Security, Software Coding
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=46e5b0d84b812feb

## About the Role

* You'll already have experience developing complex software products in the Defence, Automotive, Aerospace or Telecoms sectors (or a similar field)
 * Experience of software security with knowledge of industry security standards, and best practices.
 * A natural collaborator who is a technical leader, with good communication and influencing skills, comfortable with problem solving and technical challenges.
 * You'll have an interest in novel and emerging technologies, and the challenges that face the Security community.
 * It would be beneficial to have experience developing embedded software and/or firmware, but not essential
 * You'll have a degree or equivalent experience in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subject or similar, and be comfortable working with engineers from other disciplines

## Description

* The provision of technical expertise to our software development teams and wider project teams, offering guidance on security requirements, security techniques, software architecture, design patterns, coding standards, trade-offs, and best practices.
 * Participating in the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies and frameworks for software projects.
 * Conducting security assessments and risk analyses of technologies and software systems, by identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats, and developing mitigation strategies.
 * Supporting continuous improvement, through identifying areas for process improvement, contributing to the development and implementation of software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
 * Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of security processes, procedures, and guidelines. Generating security reports and metrics to track security-related activities, vulnerabilities, and remediation efforts.

In Software Engineering at MBDA you will find:

 * Engineering is at heart of our business; there is opportunity to both develop your core leadership skills, and gain a wider appreciation of sophisticated software systems.
 * Working alongside a multi-disciplined engineering team, you will be a key part of a supportive and growing software engineering team as your career expands with us.