Embedded Ada Software Engineer

3 weeks ago


Bristol, South West England, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

Are you a highly skilled software engineer who is dedicated to creating impeccable embedded software?

Job Title: Embedded (Ada) Software Engineer

Salary: up to circa £60,000 depending on experience

Location: Bristol (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 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.

The opportunity:

As an Embedded (Ada) Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing embedded, real-time software for missile computers on current missile systems and future evolutions. Using the Ada language, you will be responsible for the full software lifecycle, from requirements definition and analysis to software release.

You will have the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, including Simulink algorithms, a real-time operating system (RTOS), and firmware. You will also gain exposure to real-time Operating Systems and ARM-based processing platforms.

What sets this opportunity apart is our commitment to collaboration and inclusion. In this position, you will work closely with engineers from different fields and international colleagues. Your success in this role will greatly depend on your ability to collaborate effectively

What we're looking for from you:

  • Significant experience in embedded software development with Ada or C, C++

  • Experience with model-based development using UML tools (such as IBM's Rhapsody) or Matlab/Simulink

  • Familiarity with real-time Operating Systems and ARM-based processing platforms

  • Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55 & DO178B and restricted coding standards such as MISRA / SPARK

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Our company:

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.

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

  • 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…

  • Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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