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Embedded Software Engineer - SC Cleared + 450 a day + Portsmouth + 3 days on site a week hybrid + 6 Months initial contract Overview: + C / C++ Embedded Systems + Bare Metal and Linux + SC Clearance required A global defence consultancy are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team providing cutting edge technology solutions to their key customers. The role: Use your skills and knowledge to prototype innovative wireless solutions You will be primarily developing using C/C++ on embedded platforms Development of embedded software/firmware prototypes in an agile environment Further development of proven prototypes to a deployment standard Development of software in a real-time embedded environment using Linux. (e.g. Microblaze or RISC-V using C/C++) Experience of working with and configuring embedded Linux systems with tools such as Buildroot and Yocto Experience of working with Uboot, Kernel config and device trees Building and deploying embedded Linux systems in an offline environment Your skills and experience: Experience programming Embedded Systems using C/C++ Experience of bare-metal and embedded Linux environments Experience of linux device drivers including DMA, Interrupts, and Device Trees Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing Knowledge of Software Defined Radio

Role: Electronics Software Engineer Location: Oldham Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits Are you an Electronics Engineer with a passion for innovation and embedded systems? KO2's client - a global leader in advanced security and defence technologies - is expanding their team and looking for a talented engineer to help design and deliver world-class protection systems used in some of the most high-security environments on the planet. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that combine electronics, embedded software, and mechanical design to defend against modern threats such as drones, blasts, and ballistic attacks. About the Company Our client is a leading name in the high-security systems industry, with a turnover of over £50 million and a reputation for excellence in drone defence, blast mitigation, and perimeter protection. Despite their global reach, they maintain a family-oriented culture where every team member is valued and supported. You'll join a close-knit engineering team where collaboration and innovation go hand-in-hand, and where personal growth is genuinely encouraged. The Role As an Electronics Engineer, you'll work across both hardware and embedded software, contributing to the design, test, and integration of mission-critical security systems. You'll collaborate with mechanical and systems engineers to deliver robust, field-proven solutions designed for some of the toughest conditions imaginable. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop analogue and digital electronic circuits. Develop embedded software, splitting time between hardware and firmware design. Manage and program microelectronics for I/O control and system integration. Participate in high-security system testing, including blast and ballistic validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complete, integrated security solutions. Support the ongoing growth and mentoring within the electronics engineering team. What You'll Bring Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design. Proven embedded software development skills (C/C++ preferred). Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and system integration. A British passport (required for security clearance). Passion for working on low-volume, high-performance systems where innovation and reliability are key.

Software/Firmware Engineer Kent Defence Technology C# / Embedded Systems An innovative engineering company working within the defence and electro-optical technology sector is seeking a Software/Firmware Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This is an opportunity to work on highly technical, real-world products within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, contributing across the full software development lifecycle from concept through to testing and deployment. The role would suit a software engineer who enjoys working close to hardware, embedded systems, and technically challenging engineering projects rather than purely commercial software products. The Role You will be involved in: Software and firmware development for specialist engineering products Working closely with electronics and hardware engineering teams Full software lifecycle activities including: Requirements capture Design Development Testing Documentation Supporting integration and implementation of new functionality Producing engineering documentation and technical records Working within structured ISO-regulated engineering processes Required Experience We are looking for candidates with experience in: C# .NET / Visual Studio Full software development lifecycle Structured software development methodologies Working within technical engineering teams Desirable Experience Any experience in the following would be advantageous: Embedded software or firmware development (C or C++) Hardware/software integration and Electronics knowledge Xamarin or Android development Defence, aerospace, industrial systems, or regulated engineering environments The Ideal Candidate You will likely be: A strong problem solver Comfortable working independently Detail-oriented and quality-focused Interested in engineering-led environments and Motivated by technically complex products and systems Package & Benefits 9-day fortnight Profit sharing scheme Pension Death in service benefit Collaborative engineering culture Long-term product development environment Important Information Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK SC Security Clearance. If you would like to work on advanced engineering systems in a highly technical environment, we would love to hear from you.

Test Development Engineer - Embedded Computing Products - Hybrid / Essex - Competitive. A Test Development Engineer with a proven understanding of electronic hardware and experience of developing Automated Test Equipment in a production environment will take responsibility for developing and supporting ATE systems for an established Technology Company, a Global leader in Embedded Computing products. Hybrid working and generous salary package on offer. The Test Development Engineer will bring: A formal Electronic Engineering qualification. Proven understanding of electronic hardware. Commercial experience developing Automated Test Equipment in a production environment. Proficiency with test instrumentation and test automation tools. Experience with DFT, BIST and diagnostic firmware features. Experience collaborating with software ATE developers to build integrated test platforms. Exposure to the following would also be highly beneficial:Embedded Computing systems, Manufacturing processes such as SMT, assembly or AOI; experience with environmental testing and the ability to design simple custom electronics for test fixtures. Applications are sought from Test Development Engineers with several years' experience of working within an electronic manufacturing environment, ideally related to a high-reliability industries such as Aerospace, Defence or Industrial Computing.

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Embedded Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Rate: 65.00 per hour Location: Portsmouth Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week remote working Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Embedded Software Engineer Job Description: The role of Embedded Software Engineer is required due to increased demand for the work of our Advanced Developments Group (ADG). The ADG are a small team of highly innovative, enthusiastic engineers providing cutting edge technology solutions to our key customers. Responsibilities: Use your skills and knowledge to prototype innovative wireless solutions You will be primarily developing using C/C++ on embedded platforms Development of embedded software/firmware prototypes in an agile environment Further development of proven prototypes to a deployment standard Development of software in a real-time embedded environment using Linux. (e.g. Microblaze or RISC-V using C/C++) Experience of working with and configuring embedded Linux systems with tools such as Buildroot and Yocto Experience of working with Uboot, Kernel config and device trees Building and deploying embedded Linux systems in an offline environment Skill Set Essential: Experience programming Embedded Systems using C/C++ Experience of bare-metal and embedded Linux environments Experience of linux device drivers including DMA, Interrupts, and Device Trees Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing Knowledge of Software Defined Radio

Principal Electronics Engineer Southampton or Bristol 6-month contract Paying up to 65p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Overview Primary focus on the design and development of digital processing electronics and support to RF and analogue power circuitry for complex laboratory and aircraft sensor systems. You will work across a range of projects throughout various stages of the product lifecycle, from initial concept development through to early life production and field support. Key Responsibilities: Design and development of mixed-technology electronic designs comprising of one or more Microcontrollers, CPLD and/or FPGA devices interfacing with RF and analogue circuits. Implementation of digital interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI and RS422 alongside high-speed optical fibre and Ethernet interfaces. Design and development of power and control boards requiring high safety ratings and designed for DO-160 qualification. The role will focus on being the technical focal point for supporting our active and future airborne communication designs, including occasional customer and wider supply chain liaison. Required Skillset & Experience Analogue circuit design experience with knowledge/hands-on experience of op-amps, ADC?s and DAC driven reference supplies. RF circuit design experience with knowledge/hands-on experience of RF amplifiers, multiplexors and signal conditioning. Experience in providing support to embedded software and firmware teams. Experience in peer reviewing designs and support to system architects/system integration activities. Working knowledge of requirements management and design within DO-254. Experience in digital circuit design using FPGA's, Microcontrollers and DDR/Flash memories. Experience in circuit design modelling and simulation tools. Experience in generating concise technical reports detailing design solutions, implementation rationale and test reports. Experience of following a design lifecycle process, such as participating in design reviews, which come with working in a high-technology defence environment. Practical hands-on experience of high-speed digital hardware circuit design, including schematic entry, component selection and generation of supporting design documentation. Experience of PCB prototyping, commissioning and fault-finding using electronic test and measurement equipment within an engineering laboratory environment. A Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline (Electronics Engineering preferred). Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

FPGA / SDR Engineer National Security Gloucester or Romsey SC Cleared We are supporting a growing National Security technology programme seeking FPGA / SDR Engineers to deliver advanced RF, SIGINT, and Software Defined Radio capability into highly secure customer environments. This is a hands-on engineering role working across FPGA development, embedded systems, and high performance SDR platforms supporting mission critical programmes at the forefront of UK National Security capability. The environment combines secure communications, RF systems, embedded Linux, and FPGA acceleration technologies across long-term delivery programmes. Responsibilities Develop FPGA and firmware solutions using VHDL / Verilog Support SDR and RF system integration across embedded environments Contribute to DSP processing chains and real-time signal processing capability Work closely with systems, software, and hardware teams on secure technical delivery Support integration and deployment within secure customer environments Participate in technical design reviews, optimisation, and architecture discussions Experience Required Strong FPGA or Firmware engineering background Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog Background within defence, National Security, RF, radar, EW, SDR, or embedded systems environments Experience working within Linux or embedded Linux systems Understanding of DSP, RF systems, or Software Defined Radio architectures is highly desirable OpenCPI, GNU Radio, or similar SDR framework experience would be advantageous Clearance Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold existing UK security clearance (SC or DV preferred). Location Roles available in Gloucester or Romsey with flexibility depending on programme requirements. Package Competitive salary, strong long-term programme security, and the opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge National Security technology programmes.

Embedded Software Engineer Bristol £50,000-£55,000 Hybrid My client is a design and technology consultancy specialising in IoT, embedded systems, and connected devices. They partner with global leaders in defence, medical, industrial, and energy sectors to design and deliver innovative, production-ready technology. Their multidisciplinary team brings together electronics, firmware, software, mechanical design, and manufacturing expertise under one roof. Role Overview We re looking for a Senior Embedded Engineer to join a growing team in Bristol This is a client-facing role working directly with major global clients on multiple concurrent projects across diverse sectors. The work is varied, fast-paced, and highly rewarding, offering the opportunity to develop advanced IoT and embedded systems from concept through to production. This position represents a major career growth opportunity. As my client continues to expand, they are establishing firmware as a distinct and autonomous function within the business. You ll initially take ownership of the embedded function within a key project, then help define the future of the department shaping its processes, standards, and team as it grows. It s an ideal role for someone ready to take a significant step up in responsibility and leadership, with the long-term goal of building and leading the embedded engineering capability within an innovative, forward-looking company. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ for ESP32 and STM32 platforms. Lead development using ESP-IDF, including OTA updates, BLE, Wi-Fi, and peripheral integration. Work directly with global clients to define, develop, and deliver high-quality embedded systems. Develop and optimise firmware across BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee, LTE, 5G, and NB-IoT. Integrate and control vision systems (thermal and RGB cameras). Collaborate closely with electronics engineers on PCB bring-up, debugging, and validation. Essential Skills & Experience • Strong C/C++ programming for embedded systems. • Expert knowledge of ESP32 (ESP-IDF) and STM32 microcontrollers. • Solid understanding of wireless communication protocols: BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee, LTE, 5G, NB-IoT. • Proven experience implementing OTA (Over-The-Air) update systems. • Experience with vision systems or camera integration (e.g. Lepton, Arducam). • Ability to read schematics and collaborate effectively with hardware teams. • Experience using JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers. • Familiarity with RTOS (FreeRTOS or similar) and event-driven architectures. • Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and presenting solutions. Package • £50,000 £55,000 salary + profit share bonus (eligible after 12 months). • Hybrid working 2 days per week from home. • Flexible hours (flexi-time). • Work on multiple concurrent, high-impact projects with global industry leaders. • A genuine opportunity to take ownership, shape a new department, and grow into a leadership role. • Ongoing professional development and career progression support. • A collaborative, engineering-led culture that values innovation, autonomy, and excellence.

The Opportunity Join a team where you can explore the full product range while working with innovative technologies and approaches! This role can also be based from Hertfordshire. Hybrid role, with the expectation that it will be 3 to 5 days onsite due to the exposure of work. Key Responsibilities Guide security across the full product lifecycle, from concept to in-service support. Provide technical expertise to software and project teams, advising on security requirements, techniques, architecture, design patterns, coding standards, and best practices. Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and frameworks for software projects. Conduct security assessments and risk analyses, identifying vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies. Support continuous improvement by enhancing processes, tools, and methodologies. Maintain clear, up-to-date security documentation and generate reports to track security activities and remediation efforts. In this sector you will Develop your leadership skills while gaining insight into complex software systems. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary, supportive software engineering team. Grow your career while contributing to challenging and innovative projects. What We're Looking For Experience developing complex software in Defence, Automotive, Aerospace, Telecoms, or similar sectors. Knowledge of software security standards, best practices, and risk management. Strong collaboration and technical leadership skills, with good communication and problem-solving abilities. Interest in emerging technologies and security challenges. Experience with embedded software or firmware is a plus but not essential. Degree or equivalent experience in a STEM field, comfortable working with engineers from other disciplines. What the client can offer Competitive Bonus Pension: Total contributions up to 14% Flexible Working: Support for a variety of working arrangements. Enhanced Parental Leave Great Facilities: Enjoy heavily subsidised meals, free parking, and more on site!

Bristol An exciting role for a Systems Engineer to be involved in a variety of projects developing ground breaking technologies through the use of Modelling & Simulation. With opportunities to support field trials and work with a dedicated team of Engineers to help your own career development this role is one not to be missed! Salary: From £ 40,000 to £58,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-5 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 Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We are looking for Systems Engineers to join a growing team to perform activities including modelling, algorithm development and systems studies. Our work covers simulation and modelling of the entire Seeker chain from radar propagation, to hardware response, to the embedded software algorithms on-board the Seeker. These algorithms are developed in, and auto-coded directly from our models, allowing us to rapidly test, iterate, and deliver sophisticated defence capability. There are roles available across multiple Seeker programmes, from those in the early concepting phase (including developing groundbreaking technologies like Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESAs) and highly integrated multi-mode sensors), through assessment and development phases (such as Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon FC/ASW) and, supporting spiral development on our in-service phase Seekers. You may have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of other activities within our department including support to field trials and lab testing. There are numerous progression and development opportunities available, as well as interaction with stakeholders across a dynamic multi-national engineering team. We are also looking for more experienced engineers wishing to develop their leadership skills across teams and work packages. What we're looking for from you: Degree level qualification in a STEM subject or equivalent experience Modelling and Coding with proficiency in MATLAB Algorithm Development Data Analysis and Technical Report Writing Desirable experience: Advanced MATLAB Proficiency in Simulink including Embedded Coder Formal software or firmware development experience, especially C and HDL Knowledge of RF systems and digital signal processing Model verification, configuration control and model release processes Continuous Integration and Testing Machine Learning and AI You will be an adaptable and proactive individual who enjoys finding innovative solutions to complex engineering problems. Most importantly, if you have a passion for the industry and technology, then we want to see you! Our department is an encouraging community, in which you can develop your skills, gain experience and progress your career, giving you exposure to some incredible technologies and products. 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Bristol An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of skilled Systems Engineers within The Security Engineering Department who ensure our products are secure during their service life, protect MBDA's IP and safeguard our Customer's through-life military capability. Salary: Circa £ 60,000 depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification; where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Security Clearance: British Citizen. 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 Security Check (SC) clearance, which is managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. Applicants either holding or willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance are ideal, but not mandatory. 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 Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: The Security Engineering Department provides all project teams across the business with skilled resources, Technical Experts and other specialist capabilities to manage the Security Engineering process throughout the Product Life Cycle phases to ensure our products are robust to tampering and resistant to reverse engineering attempts by an Adversary. The Product Security Solution comprises both Technical Protection features embedded at all levels of the design and a robust set of processes and procedures, which form an essential part of our Customer's ability to maintain an Operational Advantage and Freedom of Action. Product Security Engineers are primarily Systems Engineers with a specialist focus on Security Design. Therefore, experience in working in the Security Engineering Domain, whilst beneficial is not essential. A successful candidate need only be a skilled Systems Engineer with an eye for detail and a willingness to learn. Some prior experience with electronics or software design is useful, but again not essential. Specifically, the role will involve: Task package management of activities utilising multi-disciplinary engineers spanning across the Engineering Directorate to design and deliver a comprehensive technical security solution within the budget and timescale set out for the task. Managing the trade-space to maximise the effectiveness of through life protective measures without compromising product safety or Customer winning capability. Preparing and maintaining a robust security case and working directly with the UK Customer and its technical advisors to agree sufficiency of solutions. Undertaking a wide range of systems design and technical leadership tasks, ensuring a coherent design is maintained across the contributing engineering departments (hardware, firmware, software) that can be integrated, tested and qualified to demonstrate the effectiveness of the security solution. Liaising with manufacturing and support teams to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the missile/weapon system is maintained through manufacture and in the various through life support scenarios that may be offered to a Customer. Ensuring the Need to Know principal is adhered to and sufficient controls are in place to manage the knowledge of the technical implementation, providing direction on the release of information to Suppliers and Customers, where required. Product Security Engineers are required to look at the design at multiple levels: from the Missile as a whole with its multitude of complex interfaces within a wider Weapon System, to the individual electronic components at a printed circuit card level. Such a breadth of influence over and interaction with the design affords the Product Security Engineer a rich and challenging working environment unparalleled elsewhere in the Systems Design Function. You will gain an intimate knowledge of the product functionality and interact with stakeholders across the business from the highly technical to the more commercial. A role in the Security Engineering Department is therefore dynamic and diverse in its activities and provides a real opportunity to be part of a technically complex and essential part of the product capability. What we're looking for from you: Able to listen to, evaluate and resolve technical issues in a manner that upholds MBDAs reputation with our Customer. Strong engineering skills where a background in Systems Engineering is essential and experience in electronics design and/or embedded software or firmware design is desirable. Knowledge of Product or Systems Security is desirable. DV cleared or willing and eligible to go through the DV clearance process. 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Stevenage Would you like to be part of a group of specialist engineers helping to deliver some of the world's most sophisticated defence systems? We are currently recruiting for a software security expert, to work across a range of our products! Salary: Circa £74,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 to 5 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. This role is an SC security clearance role and the successful candidate must also be willing to go through the DV clearance process. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% 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: It's a great place to learn about the company's entire product range within a team that is embracing innovative technologies. Key aspects of this role include: The primary focus of this role is to guide the security aspects of product development across the whole product lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support 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. What we're looking for from you: 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 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

The opportunity: As the Embedded Design Team Lead you will be involved in the development of our growing portfolio of complex embedded digital systems. Your role will be leading the day to day line management of the team, identifying opportunities and driving process improvements while promoting a delivery focussed culture on some of the most exciting and challenging products and technology in defence today. The role will require a blend of technical management, people management and project management so requires someone with a real passion and experience of managing teams, planning workload or bids and understanding and owning technical work packages. The portfolio ranges from advanced DSP systems (e.g. Image Processing, Software Defined Radios), complex SoC systems, through to safety and security critical systems; using the latest embedded devices from all the major vendors (e.g. Xilinx, Intel, Texas Instruments, Analogue devices etc). The Embedded Design team are some of the most highly regarded engineers in Electronic Engineering working in a multi-disciplined, fast moving environment which demands excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, skilled and talented team. What we're looking for from you: Demonstrable team leadership experience Background in either Digital Hardware Design, FPGA Design (firmware), or Embedded Software Design. Embedded digital design and modelling skills (e.g. partitioning of functional elements between software and FPGA, and modellingnalysing key performance aspects of the resulting design) Experience of integration and test of embedded systems onto hardware platforms Excellent communication skills- ability to inspire and drive teams to succeed Project management - planning, budgeting and delivery mind set Innovation and improvement - the ability to foster a culture of improvement and challenging the norm Engineering is at heart of our business; and this role will give you an opportunity to both develop your core technical and leadership skills and gain a wider experience of complex systems. You will be working alongside a multidiscipline engineering team and you will be a key part of a supportive and growing team as your career expands with us. The business is committed to upskilling people through both formal training and practical experience. It is a fantastic role, in which you can develop both personally and professionally. 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.

Overview We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with experience of managing software and Firmware requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the defence industry and expertise in systems engineering, verification, project management, and Documentation. We are looking for a Engineer who promotes a mindset of attention to detail, communication, and teamwork within there team. Candidates with a good understanding of all aspects of Systems Engineering relating to lifecycle processes and methodologies should apply. Responsibilities As a Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems solutions that meet our clients' needs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of systems, while adhering to industry standards and best practices. Handling embedded software or firmware requirements Development of complex systems design requirements, particularly for implementation in software Manage system requirements, verification and compliance evolution against a rapid system baseline release schedule. Be able to generate detailed requirement sets on the basis of a variety of drivers and manage change over baselines. Support system requirement flow-down through to design and implementation teams. You are expected to be able to work in all areas of top the V model where you will be able to support concept translating systems to customer requirements, through to in-service support. You will be expected to provide systems engineering support to customer design and engineering management teams. Full requirements management (creation, update, validation, verification), including suppliers' integration and DOORS experience, Documentation: Produce detailed technical documentation, supporting the development of engineering requirements and associated documentation. Completion of trade studies Manage planning and work package management. Reviewing, documentation - Subsystems, customer, work packages. SYS ML Generation Requirements and Use Case analysis Concept assessment and design trade studies System architecture design and functional modelling Performance assessment and systems behavior analysis Verification, Validation, proving and Certification Systems Integration Model based engineering techniques, including the use of Rhapsody Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Applicable and suitable experience can be substituted for qualifications. Essential skills Systems Engineering Technical Requirement Specification Requirements Verification Requirements Development Requirements Proving Rhapsody PLM tools System design Systems Architecture Systems Integration Ability to provide inputs to project Management MS Office Suite Understanding of complete V Lifecycle. Manage Non-Conformances IBM DOORS JIRA Desired skills Ability to analyse complex technical problems and generate effective solutions. Strong interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities. Experience Extensive experience in Systems Engineering roles. Proven experience in systems engineering, preferably within the defence or aerospace industry Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose innovative solutions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment Experience with project management practices and tools, including schedule management, risk analysis, and resource allocation Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, DO-178C, and DO-254, is desirable Eligibility for security clearance (dependent on project requirements) What do I need before I apply This role requires on-site customer support 2 - 3 days per week in the Bristol area. Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive