MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver For A More Secure Tomorrow

Salary: Up to £60,000 doe.

Our benefits: *Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.

We are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable Embedded Software Design and Development Engineer to join our Development Facility in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

You will be responsible for developing the real-time systems application software for the next generation of Missile Systems. This is a hands-on role and will involve designing, implementing and testing the missile subsystem software products and evolutions for future products.

If this sounds exciting then come and join us at MBDA - a 2019 Sunday Times 25 Best Big Companies To Work For, and make a difference.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience of developing embedded software using C, C++ or Ada Ability to debug complex problems.
• A ‘Can do' and flexible approach, focused on a timely high quality delivery.
• A focus on code quality and to engage in code and design reviews.
• Development of maintainable and extensible code (to adapt to the change in requirements etc.)

Advantageous but not essential:

• Experience in model-based development, either in SysML/UML using tools such as IBM's Rhapsody or in Matlab/Simulink.
• Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as PikeOS.
• Experience in low level driver development and interface with Firmware
• Experience of developing software products under Windows and Linux development environments for ARM based multi-core processing platforms.
• Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55 & RTCA 178B/C and restricted coding standards such as MISRA.
• Exposure to IBM Rational Team Concert.
• Understanding and use of concepts such as Continuous Integration (Jenkins) and Test Driven Development.

Here's what's in it for you

• This is a great role for someone with a passion for software and its successful deployment in modern weapon systems. Working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on.
• Many of our products and components we use in this domain are the result of strong international collaboration; consequently, there may be the opportunity to travel both within the UK and to our sites in France, Italy and Germany.
• We offer a supportive working environment where you can develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies.