Job Description

Software Engineer

JOB LOCATION: Stevenage

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC to Start

DURATION: 12+ Months (Extension Possible)

WORK PATTERN: Full Time ONSITE (Compressed Option Available)

RATE: 65.00 Per hr on Umbrella (Inside IR35)

Essential Skillset & Tools

• Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions
• Strong ability to write software in C / C++; scripting languages would be an advantage to our future direction.
• Previous experience working in an agile development team.
• A good understanding of automation, continuous integration
• Knowledge of electronics measurement and debug techniques using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers

Overview:

• Technology matters more at MBDA. Our ever-evolving team powers the business across Europe and brings the next generation of defence solutions to life. Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle. And, in a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better.
• Join us as a Senior Software Engineer and take our technology and your career into new territories!
• You will be responsible for designing and developing Test equipment software to test the world leading and Complex missile systems and sub-components.

Role Requirements / Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing Test Equipment software to test world leading complex missile systems and sub-components;
• Working with a wide range of teams and stakeholders across MBDA to deliver test software capability of products from early concept to production;
• Exploring and experimenting with new implementations and technologies to meet the ever-challenging customer requirements
• Challenging and implementing real change when opportunities arise in the way the software is developed both within test software and the wider software community
• Embracing Agility and delivering value to the company giving you are real sense of achievement
• Working in a Software Engineering office / lab environment engaging with test equipment and electronic circuitry.

Skillset / Experience Required:

• Previous software engineering experience in the development of test solutions
• Strong ability to write software in C / C++; scripting languages would be an advantage to our future direction.
• Previous experience working in an agile development team.
• A strong understanding of what is required to create high quality software and the ability to support quality practices
• A good understanding of automation, continuous integration and DevOps principles and practices
• Knowledge of electronics measurement and debug techniques using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers.