Embedded Software Engineer
Hybrid
Bristol, United Kingdom
Full Time
23-04-2025
Job Specifications
We are looking for a capable, adaptable and inquisitive Embedded/Middleware software engineer to join a small yet dedicated team to develop middleware solutions for the next generation of advanced missile systems!
Salary: Circa £50,000 to £65,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically a minimum of 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: 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…
The opportunity:
We're a driven team with a passion for software and its successful deployment in battlespace Command and Control (C2) weapon systems. We work on technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design.
Our products require Linux Operating System (OS) migration, configuration and security solutions implementing, so a good experience of Linux is essential for this position! Developing solutions targeting a large range of problems from hardware drivers to web services. This role provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to be involved in many differing areas of software.
Working across multiple applications on both land and maritime projects in the systems software department, this role allows for involvement in many of the most advanced missile systems in the world, across multiple warfare domains, and provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to be involved in many differing areas of software.
What we're looking for from you:
Experience with C or C++ (at least one of these is essential). Ada, and/or JavaScript, shell scripting languages with a solid background in software engineering.
Experience configuring, securing and maintaining Linux OSs (Ubuntu and/or Redhat) including Kernel configuration and Kernel test.
A passion for software engineering, with the ability to innovate and think critically to solve complex software problems with a willingness to develop software skills either through on the job, or formal training.
Knowledge of software design differences between Real-Time OSs and Hypervisors would be beneficial.
Comfortable working with a team in a collaborative environment, communicating and contributing to design and implementation decisions, and supporting with integration.
Experience in the development of software for Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) hardware and be comfortable working with target system hardware.
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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About the Company
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. Our ... Know more
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