This is a very hands-on role to understand technically the current Command and Control architecture, and support the continued design and development and the instantiations for future products! Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: Sole British Citizen only . 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! 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 Software Project Lead and take our technology and your career into new territories. Resolving issues, including competing demands, sensitive situations and conflicts. This role includes involvement in all aspects of the development, integration, project management, delivery into service and service support aspects. What we're looking for from you: Experience of working in C++. This role combines technical leadership, product ownership and team building aspects. The technical component is the largest part of the role. A strong background in software, its realisation and system wide impact with strong problem-solving skills. You will favour a collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team, and maintain momentum during development. The software that you develop will be used across multiple products at several sites, so strong communication skills are essential. Desirable, but not essential: Awareness and application of Software Quality standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++ 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.
Jul 22, 2026
Full time
This is a very hands-on role to understand technically the current Command and Control architecture, and support the continued design and development and the instantiations for future products! Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: Sole British Citizen only . 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! 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 Software Project Lead and take our technology and your career into new territories. Resolving issues, including competing demands, sensitive situations and conflicts. This role includes involvement in all aspects of the development, integration, project management, delivery into service and service support aspects. What we're looking for from you: Experience of working in C++. This role combines technical leadership, product ownership and team building aspects. The technical component is the largest part of the role. A strong background in software, its realisation and system wide impact with strong problem-solving skills. You will favour a collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team, and maintain momentum during development. The software that you develop will be used across multiple products at several sites, so strong communication skills are essential. Desirable, but not essential: Awareness and application of Software Quality standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++ 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.
Software Developer 12 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering 55ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with JAVA? Do you have experience developing within a microservice architecture? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Software Developer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle Automated testing Development of code within an agile environment (SCRUM) Working with the team to design, implement, and test features for a new product development Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning Your skillset may include: Java Core (version 8+) Spring Boot, Spring Framework - Good knowledge of developing in Spring with Hibernate Good Knowledge of developing REST within HTTPS Experience developing within a microservice architecture Web Services using RESTful APIs Distributed systems Knowledge and use of software design patterns Agile Development Processes CI/CD delivery techniques Source code management (we use GIT) Use of Issue tracking systems (such as Jira) UML/SysML using Enterprise Architect or similar If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Software Developer 12 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering 55ph Inside IR35 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.
Jul 22, 2026
Contractor
Software Developer 12 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering 55ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with JAVA? Do you have experience developing within a microservice architecture? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Software Developer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle Automated testing Development of code within an agile environment (SCRUM) Working with the team to design, implement, and test features for a new product development Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning Your skillset may include: Java Core (version 8+) Spring Boot, Spring Framework - Good knowledge of developing in Spring with Hibernate Good Knowledge of developing REST within HTTPS Experience developing within a microservice architecture Web Services using RESTful APIs Distributed systems Knowledge and use of software design patterns Agile Development Processes CI/CD delivery techniques Source code management (we use GIT) Use of Issue tracking systems (such as Jira) UML/SysML using Enterprise Architect or similar If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Software Developer 12 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering 55ph Inside IR35 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.
Location: Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff or Birmingham (Hybrid Working) Are you a Civil Engineer looking to work on a diverse range of building and infrastructure projects across the UK? We're seeking an experienced engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary design team, delivering innovative civil engineering solutions from concept through to construction. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of projects while developing your technical expertise in drainage, highways, utilities and external infrastructure design within a collaborative engineering environment. The Role As a Civil Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality civil engineering designs for building developments, working closely with architects, structural engineers and other design disciplines. You'll support projects through all design stages, ensuring technical excellence, compliance with industry standards and successful project delivery. This role offers exposure to a broad range of sectors and provides excellent opportunities for professional development within a supportive and forward-thinking engineering team. Key Responsibilities Produce civil engineering designs for building and infrastructure projects. Design drainage systems, roads, car parks, utilities, earthworks and external works. Prepare engineering calculations, reports, drawings and technical documentation. Deliver designs in accordance with UK standards, regulations and client requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to produce coordinated engineering solutions. Manage your workload to meet project programmes and delivery milestones. Work in accordance with BIM standards and digital engineering processes. Assist with technical reviews and quality assurance activities. Support communication with clients, contractors and regulatory bodies where required. About You You'll ideally have: A degree in Civil Engineering, HND or equivalent industry experience. At least five years' experience in civil engineering design. Experience delivering civil infrastructure for building developments. Strong knowledge of drainage, roads, car parks, utilities and earthworks design. Experience using Civil 3D, AutoCAD and InfoDrainage or Flow software. A good understanding of current UK design standards and engineering best practice. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Progress towards Chartered Engineer status with ICE is desirable. What's on Offer Hybrid working with flexibility across multiple UK office locations. Opportunity to work on a wide variety of technically challenging building and infrastructure projects. Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering environment. Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership. Exposure to the latest digital engineering and BIM technologies. Long-term contract opportunity with the potential for extension. If you're looking to further your career within a collaborative engineering consultancy and enjoy delivering practical, innovative civil engineering solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
Jul 22, 2026
Contractor
Location: Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff or Birmingham (Hybrid Working) Are you a Civil Engineer looking to work on a diverse range of building and infrastructure projects across the UK? We're seeking an experienced engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary design team, delivering innovative civil engineering solutions from concept through to construction. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of projects while developing your technical expertise in drainage, highways, utilities and external infrastructure design within a collaborative engineering environment. The Role As a Civil Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality civil engineering designs for building developments, working closely with architects, structural engineers and other design disciplines. You'll support projects through all design stages, ensuring technical excellence, compliance with industry standards and successful project delivery. This role offers exposure to a broad range of sectors and provides excellent opportunities for professional development within a supportive and forward-thinking engineering team. Key Responsibilities Produce civil engineering designs for building and infrastructure projects. Design drainage systems, roads, car parks, utilities, earthworks and external works. Prepare engineering calculations, reports, drawings and technical documentation. Deliver designs in accordance with UK standards, regulations and client requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to produce coordinated engineering solutions. Manage your workload to meet project programmes and delivery milestones. Work in accordance with BIM standards and digital engineering processes. Assist with technical reviews and quality assurance activities. Support communication with clients, contractors and regulatory bodies where required. About You You'll ideally have: A degree in Civil Engineering, HND or equivalent industry experience. At least five years' experience in civil engineering design. Experience delivering civil infrastructure for building developments. Strong knowledge of drainage, roads, car parks, utilities and earthworks design. Experience using Civil 3D, AutoCAD and InfoDrainage or Flow software. A good understanding of current UK design standards and engineering best practice. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Progress towards Chartered Engineer status with ICE is desirable. What's on Offer Hybrid working with flexibility across multiple UK office locations. Opportunity to work on a wide variety of technically challenging building and infrastructure projects. Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering environment. Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership. Exposure to the latest digital engineering and BIM technologies. Long-term contract opportunity with the potential for extension. If you're looking to further your career within a collaborative engineering consultancy and enjoy delivering practical, innovative civil engineering solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
We have an opportunity that has arisen within our Bristol based Product Assurance Software Quality team for an engineer to further develop their quality assurance skills by being part of the wider Product Assurance community within MBDA. Salary: Circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Location: Bristol Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification 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 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: Join our Bristol Software Quality Assurance team to improve QA skills by collaborating with the wider Quality Assurance community at MBDA. Assisting UK Engineering Directorate's software teams in missile programs ensures high-quality weapon systems reach global partners. This is an excellent chance to build an impact and advance a career in Quality. What we're looking for from you: The position centres on maintaining software quality by following procedures and guidelines. Experience in software development, full life cycle, and quality assurance; applicants from a diverse set of backgrounds and industries are encouraged. Knowledge of software processes including national and international standards and assurance requirements. Auditing experience would be advantageous. Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across all programmes. Collaborative but objective approach with an ability to influence change when required. Ability to lead Project Quality Assessments, identify risks and critical issues and provide recommendations to monthly reports. Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Remain calm under pressure and cope well with unexpected changes. Work independently as part of a functional and integrated team. Ideally have an Engineering Degree or equivalent experience, with an understanding of new and appropriate technologies or proven experience. Experience or knowledge of configuration management, documentation and requirements management systems is highly beneficial. 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.
Jul 22, 2026
Full time
We have an opportunity that has arisen within our Bristol based Product Assurance Software Quality team for an engineer to further develop their quality assurance skills by being part of the wider Product Assurance community within MBDA. Salary: Circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Location: Bristol Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification 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 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: Join our Bristol Software Quality Assurance team to improve QA skills by collaborating with the wider Quality Assurance community at MBDA. Assisting UK Engineering Directorate's software teams in missile programs ensures high-quality weapon systems reach global partners. This is an excellent chance to build an impact and advance a career in Quality. What we're looking for from you: The position centres on maintaining software quality by following procedures and guidelines. Experience in software development, full life cycle, and quality assurance; applicants from a diverse set of backgrounds and industries are encouraged. Knowledge of software processes including national and international standards and assurance requirements. Auditing experience would be advantageous. Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across all programmes. Collaborative but objective approach with an ability to influence change when required. Ability to lead Project Quality Assessments, identify risks and critical issues and provide recommendations to monthly reports. Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Remain calm under pressure and cope well with unexpected changes. Work independently as part of a functional and integrated team. Ideally have an Engineering Degree or equivalent experience, with an understanding of new and appropriate technologies or proven experience. Experience or knowledge of configuration management, documentation and requirements management systems is highly beneficial. 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.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Chelmsford, Essex
Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Imaging 45,000 - 60,000 + excellent bens. Chelmsford, Essex (4 days p/w on site) Space science is at the core of understanding the Universe's origins and future. From the earliest signs of the Big Bang to the effects of solar activity on the Earth, the detailed scientific information and images obtained with our CCD and CMOS sensors are helping us understand more about our surroundings. The imaging sensors developed and tested at the Chelmsford site have been used on humanities most important space imaging missions. These include the Hubble Telescope, Keplar, GAIA, Mars Rovers, New Horizons, and Rosetta to name but a few. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products and projects by developing bespoke solutions for Space Imaging sensors, test cameras and front-end electronics. Summary and Responsibilities - Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Imaging Your responsibilities will encompass the design of associated assembly and test jigging, as well as transport packaging, and will require you to drive new design solutions from concept through to detailed manufacturing drawings, including the selection of suitable materials. Key Responsibilities - Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Imaging Lead mechanical engineering development activities across projects/programmes by translating customer specifications into suitable designs, driving the design and procurement process, and delivering robust, high-quality solutions that meet customer expectations efficiently and on schedule. Develop and maintain detailed documentation-including design specifications, test plans, manufacturing drawings, and reports-and ensure effective communication of technical information to both internal and external parties through drawings, reports, and presentations. Participate actively in design reviews, provide constructive feedback to improve designs, and work closely with process engineers to offer well-documented solutions to complex technical issues. Identify and resolve technical problems during the design phase, proactively assess risks, and demonstrate the ability to work independently to deliver robust solutions. Stay up-to-date with advancements in mechanical engineering technologies, drive the development of processing expertise, and support the industrialisation of processes for custom product solutions. Qualifications and Experience - Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Imaging Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Proficiency in CAD software Demonstrated ability to interpret FEA results and apply insights to refine and enhance design solutions. Demonstrated ability to design solutions that effectively address challenging environmental conditions, including shock, vibration, and heat transfer, through the application of specialised engineering knowledge. Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Proven track record of successfully leading projects and delivering high-quality results.
Jul 22, 2026
Full time
Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Imaging 45,000 - 60,000 + excellent bens. Chelmsford, Essex (4 days p/w on site) Space science is at the core of understanding the Universe's origins and future. From the earliest signs of the Big Bang to the effects of solar activity on the Earth, the detailed scientific information and images obtained with our CCD and CMOS sensors are helping us understand more about our surroundings. The imaging sensors developed and tested at the Chelmsford site have been used on humanities most important space imaging missions. These include the Hubble Telescope, Keplar, GAIA, Mars Rovers, New Horizons, and Rosetta to name but a few. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products and projects by developing bespoke solutions for Space Imaging sensors, test cameras and front-end electronics. Summary and Responsibilities - Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Imaging Your responsibilities will encompass the design of associated assembly and test jigging, as well as transport packaging, and will require you to drive new design solutions from concept through to detailed manufacturing drawings, including the selection of suitable materials. Key Responsibilities - Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Imaging Lead mechanical engineering development activities across projects/programmes by translating customer specifications into suitable designs, driving the design and procurement process, and delivering robust, high-quality solutions that meet customer expectations efficiently and on schedule. Develop and maintain detailed documentation-including design specifications, test plans, manufacturing drawings, and reports-and ensure effective communication of technical information to both internal and external parties through drawings, reports, and presentations. Participate actively in design reviews, provide constructive feedback to improve designs, and work closely with process engineers to offer well-documented solutions to complex technical issues. Identify and resolve technical problems during the design phase, proactively assess risks, and demonstrate the ability to work independently to deliver robust solutions. Stay up-to-date with advancements in mechanical engineering technologies, drive the development of processing expertise, and support the industrialisation of processes for custom product solutions. Qualifications and Experience - Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Imaging Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Proficiency in CAD software Demonstrated ability to interpret FEA results and apply insights to refine and enhance design solutions. Demonstrated ability to design solutions that effectively address challenging environmental conditions, including shock, vibration, and heat transfer, through the application of specialised engineering knowledge. Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Proven track record of successfully leading projects and delivering high-quality results.
Quality Engineer (SFIA 5) Contract Duration: 6 months Rate: 460 per day Inside IR35 Location: At least 2x per month in Telford Overview We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join the CoreMod Programme , a major transformation initiative focused on modernising HMRC's tax administration systems. You will work within agile Scrum teams of 4-8 engineers, delivering high-quality solutions through two-week sprint cycles across a diverse and modern technology landscape. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused engineer who is passionate about automation, continuous improvement, and embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Technology Stack Frontend Remix React JavaScript Backend Java Spring Framework .NET Data MongoDB Oracle Tools & Integration RabbitMQ JSON Key Responsibilities Design, build and implement automated testing solutions from the ground up. Develop and execute test strategies using TDD, BDD and risk-based testing approaches. Champion shift-left testing practices and support CI/CD pipeline integration. Coach and mentor development teams on Quality Engineering best practices. Perform testing across all levels, including: Unit Testing System Testing Integration Testing Non-Functional Testing Analyse business requirements and translate them into effective test approaches. Create, manage and maintain test data and testing artefacts. Collaborate closely with developers through pair programming and agile delivery practices. Support defect analysis, root cause investigation and quality improvement initiatives. Essential Technical Capabilities Candidates must be able to demonstrate: Ability to read, understand and interpret Java unit tests (e.g. JUnit) written by developers to support test analysis and defect investigation. Experience designing and developing automated end-to-end and system tests using Playwright with Java . Strong capability in developing and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts in Java across: UI Testing API Testing System-Level Testing Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in Quality Engineering and software testing. Strong understanding of automated testing principles and frameworks. Experience working with CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency with Git and GitLab. Knowledge of Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience coaching and mentoring team members. Quality-focused mindset with a continuous improvement approach. Ability to work effectively within cross-functional delivery teams. Desirable Skills Experience with the following technologies and tools would be advantageous: Testing & Automation JUnit Playwright Selenium Cucumber Performance Testing Gatling Security Testing OWASP ZAP Cloud & Containerisation Docker Kubernetes AWS Accessibility Testing WCAG Standards WAVE Axe
Jul 22, 2026
Contractor
Quality Engineer (SFIA 5) Contract Duration: 6 months Rate: 460 per day Inside IR35 Location: At least 2x per month in Telford Overview We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join the CoreMod Programme , a major transformation initiative focused on modernising HMRC's tax administration systems. You will work within agile Scrum teams of 4-8 engineers, delivering high-quality solutions through two-week sprint cycles across a diverse and modern technology landscape. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused engineer who is passionate about automation, continuous improvement, and embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Technology Stack Frontend Remix React JavaScript Backend Java Spring Framework .NET Data MongoDB Oracle Tools & Integration RabbitMQ JSON Key Responsibilities Design, build and implement automated testing solutions from the ground up. Develop and execute test strategies using TDD, BDD and risk-based testing approaches. Champion shift-left testing practices and support CI/CD pipeline integration. Coach and mentor development teams on Quality Engineering best practices. Perform testing across all levels, including: Unit Testing System Testing Integration Testing Non-Functional Testing Analyse business requirements and translate them into effective test approaches. Create, manage and maintain test data and testing artefacts. Collaborate closely with developers through pair programming and agile delivery practices. Support defect analysis, root cause investigation and quality improvement initiatives. Essential Technical Capabilities Candidates must be able to demonstrate: Ability to read, understand and interpret Java unit tests (e.g. JUnit) written by developers to support test analysis and defect investigation. Experience designing and developing automated end-to-end and system tests using Playwright with Java . Strong capability in developing and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts in Java across: UI Testing API Testing System-Level Testing Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in Quality Engineering and software testing. Strong understanding of automated testing principles and frameworks. Experience working with CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency with Git and GitLab. Knowledge of Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience coaching and mentoring team members. Quality-focused mindset with a continuous improvement approach. Ability to work effectively within cross-functional delivery teams. Desirable Skills Experience with the following technologies and tools would be advantageous: Testing & Automation JUnit Playwright Selenium Cucumber Performance Testing Gatling Security Testing OWASP ZAP Cloud & Containerisation Docker Kubernetes AWS Accessibility Testing WCAG Standards WAVE Axe
Senior Java Full Stack developer Location: London Role Type: Contract - 12 months Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days in the office Role Level: Senior Who We Are Robert Walters is the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. The Role Our client is a large multinational firm that provides a range of financial services, including advisory, investment, and asset management solutions. It serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, focusing on strategic planning, market operations, and long-term financial growth. What you'll do Design, develop and maintain scalable web applications using modern Front End technologies, ie Angular. Collaborate with developers, business stakeholders and product teams to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions. Participate in the full software development life cycle, including design, development, testing and deployment. Apply engineering best practices, coding standards and agile delivery methodologies. Conduct code reviews and contribute to maintaining high-quality, secure and reliable applications. Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the evolution of the development framework and toolset. What you bring Minimum 8 years' experience in full stack or web application development within a commercial environment. Strong technical expertise in Angular, with the ability to build and maintain modern web applications. Exposure to Java, RESTful APIs and database technologies, with an understanding of application architecture and data structures. Knowledge of software development best practices, agile delivery methodologies and the full software development life cycle. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and adapt to new technologies and business needs. What's Next If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at (see below) to discuss how we can support you. This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
Jul 22, 2026
Contractor
Senior Java Full Stack developer Location: London Role Type: Contract - 12 months Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days in the office Role Level: Senior Who We Are Robert Walters is the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. The Role Our client is a large multinational firm that provides a range of financial services, including advisory, investment, and asset management solutions. It serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, focusing on strategic planning, market operations, and long-term financial growth. What you'll do Design, develop and maintain scalable web applications using modern Front End technologies, ie Angular. Collaborate with developers, business stakeholders and product teams to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions. Participate in the full software development life cycle, including design, development, testing and deployment. Apply engineering best practices, coding standards and agile delivery methodologies. Conduct code reviews and contribute to maintaining high-quality, secure and reliable applications. Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the evolution of the development framework and toolset. What you bring Minimum 8 years' experience in full stack or web application development within a commercial environment. Strong technical expertise in Angular, with the ability to build and maintain modern web applications. Exposure to Java, RESTful APIs and database technologies, with an understanding of application architecture and data structures. Knowledge of software development best practices, agile delivery methodologies and the full software development life cycle. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and adapt to new technologies and business needs. What's Next If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at (see below) to discuss how we can support you. This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
NES Fircroft Engineering Services
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Java/C++ Software Desktop Engineer - Permanent - Abingdon, Oxfordshire Hybrid - 3 days on site, 2 days remote No sponsorship available Java/C++ Software Desktop Engineer Job Duties Responsible for designing, codes, tests, trouble-shoots & documents engineering systems applications. The Java/C++ Software Engineer will be expected to have experience of common tools & processes used to design, code, test, trouble-shoot, document engineering systems applications. Develops test strategies used in the automated regression testing of these systems. Follows secure coding practices, performs triaging of security issues, & implements fixes to deliver secure applications. Familiar with common software vulnerabilities & leading practices to mitigate. Should have some experience in researching open- source technologies for use in building systems & participate in open-source communities as needed. Works on projects of moderate scope & complexity. Pro-actively identifies areas for improvement within the software system & processes. Develops assignments & schedules. Requires completion of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or similar discipline, & 4 years of related experience. Java/C++ Software Desktop Engineer Key Responsibilities: Work on a team to deliver new products, features & fixes iteratively using an Agile Scrum approach working with the Team Lead, Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers & QAs Working with the architects & other developers, provide technical input to the Product Owner. Communicate & escalate issues in a clear & timely manner Team management including day to day & career development for team members This is a hands-on role & will be expected to take an active part in development work Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing & emerging technologies relevant to the role Working & collaborating with remote teams around the world Qualifications & Experience Essential Attributes: 4+ years of experience in Software development of complex applications. Excellent understanding of design principles & considerations, best practice 4+ years of Java & C++ development experience History of applying best practices, code reviews & quality checks Familiarity with build pipeline tools & technologies such as Gitlab Must be self-motivated but needs to work well in a team environment Excellent analytical, communication & problem-solving skills Self-Starter; willing to learn new technologies, ability to learn fast Desirable Attributes: Knowledge of Eclipse RCP & Eclipse OSGi Swing & SWT experience Understanding of Machine Learning technologies (Python, TensorFlow etc.) Experience in Geophysics &/or Geology domain especially Oil & Gas Undergraduate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent Agile Scrum certification Experienced in working with remote teams Advanced awareness & understanding of AI technologies/tools Familiarity & understanding of modern cloud technologies & microservices With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Jul 22, 2026
Full time
Java/C++ Software Desktop Engineer - Permanent - Abingdon, Oxfordshire Hybrid - 3 days on site, 2 days remote No sponsorship available Java/C++ Software Desktop Engineer Job Duties Responsible for designing, codes, tests, trouble-shoots & documents engineering systems applications. The Java/C++ Software Engineer will be expected to have experience of common tools & processes used to design, code, test, trouble-shoot, document engineering systems applications. Develops test strategies used in the automated regression testing of these systems. Follows secure coding practices, performs triaging of security issues, & implements fixes to deliver secure applications. Familiar with common software vulnerabilities & leading practices to mitigate. Should have some experience in researching open- source technologies for use in building systems & participate in open-source communities as needed. Works on projects of moderate scope & complexity. Pro-actively identifies areas for improvement within the software system & processes. Develops assignments & schedules. Requires completion of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or similar discipline, & 4 years of related experience. Java/C++ Software Desktop Engineer Key Responsibilities: Work on a team to deliver new products, features & fixes iteratively using an Agile Scrum approach working with the Team Lead, Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers & QAs Working with the architects & other developers, provide technical input to the Product Owner. Communicate & escalate issues in a clear & timely manner Team management including day to day & career development for team members This is a hands-on role & will be expected to take an active part in development work Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing & emerging technologies relevant to the role Working & collaborating with remote teams around the world Qualifications & Experience Essential Attributes: 4+ years of experience in Software development of complex applications. Excellent understanding of design principles & considerations, best practice 4+ years of Java & C++ development experience History of applying best practices, code reviews & quality checks Familiarity with build pipeline tools & technologies such as Gitlab Must be self-motivated but needs to work well in a team environment Excellent analytical, communication & problem-solving skills Self-Starter; willing to learn new technologies, ability to learn fast Desirable Attributes: Knowledge of Eclipse RCP & Eclipse OSGi Swing & SWT experience Understanding of Machine Learning technologies (Python, TensorFlow etc.) Experience in Geophysics &/or Geology domain especially Oil & Gas Undergraduate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent Agile Scrum certification Experienced in working with remote teams Advanced awareness & understanding of AI technologies/tools Familiarity & understanding of modern cloud technologies & microservices With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Scala Engineer (Digital - MTD - SA View and Change 1) Role Details Scala Engineer (Scala Play Developer) Day Rate: £490/day inside IR35 Duration: 6 months Clearance Required: BPSS Location: Mostly remote (Telford 2 days onsite per month) Sector: Public Sector/Government Job Description Making Tax Digital (MTD) is fundamentally transforming the UK tax system to use digitally integrated tools, forming a key part of the government's ambition for HMRC to become one of the most digitally advanced tax authorities in the world. MTD makes it easier for businesses, self-employed individuals and landlords to get their tax right first time by integrating tax into their day-to-day business activities through software and digital tools, creating a single, up-to-date view of a customer's tax affairs in one modern, robust IT system. We're hiring Scala Play developers to join a dynamic team building solutions for public sector clients, within a mature Agile environment working alongside specialists from development and other disciplines. This means delivering user-centric digital services end-to-end on high-performance cloud platforms, using emerging languages and technologies as part of self-empowered, multi-disciplined teams with the freedom to shape ways of working to the latest industry practices. Continuous improvement runs through both working practices and technical approach, with team members' knowledge and experience directly shaping how solutions are built. Beyond the immediate team, engineers are part of several communities spread across multiple sites, providing a wider network to share ideas and get support. Key Responsibilities Deliver user stories as part of a multi-disciplined Agile team Build, deploy and support Scala Play microservices, working closely with user researchers and designers Apply well-established software development techniques such as TDD and pair programming Get involved across all stages of service delivery - configuring, deploying and monitoring using industry-standard tooling, working in a DevOps capacity Contribute to problem solving, business analysis, quality assurance, application design and architecture alongside core Scala development Participate in and help shape wider engineering communities, sharing ideas and driving continuous improvement in tools and technologies Skills and Experience Required Strong technical competence in Scala Strong technical competence in Play Unit testing and integration testing Desirable Skills Experience with cloud-based infrastructure Understanding of application security principles Understanding of continuous integration and continuous delivery Well-rounded Agile developer skills - problem solving, business analysis, quality assurance, application design and architecture Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner If this matches your skills and experience, please apply today!
Jul 22, 2026
Contractor
Scala Engineer (Digital - MTD - SA View and Change 1) Role Details Scala Engineer (Scala Play Developer) Day Rate: £490/day inside IR35 Duration: 6 months Clearance Required: BPSS Location: Mostly remote (Telford 2 days onsite per month) Sector: Public Sector/Government Job Description Making Tax Digital (MTD) is fundamentally transforming the UK tax system to use digitally integrated tools, forming a key part of the government's ambition for HMRC to become one of the most digitally advanced tax authorities in the world. MTD makes it easier for businesses, self-employed individuals and landlords to get their tax right first time by integrating tax into their day-to-day business activities through software and digital tools, creating a single, up-to-date view of a customer's tax affairs in one modern, robust IT system. We're hiring Scala Play developers to join a dynamic team building solutions for public sector clients, within a mature Agile environment working alongside specialists from development and other disciplines. This means delivering user-centric digital services end-to-end on high-performance cloud platforms, using emerging languages and technologies as part of self-empowered, multi-disciplined teams with the freedom to shape ways of working to the latest industry practices. Continuous improvement runs through both working practices and technical approach, with team members' knowledge and experience directly shaping how solutions are built. Beyond the immediate team, engineers are part of several communities spread across multiple sites, providing a wider network to share ideas and get support. Key Responsibilities Deliver user stories as part of a multi-disciplined Agile team Build, deploy and support Scala Play microservices, working closely with user researchers and designers Apply well-established software development techniques such as TDD and pair programming Get involved across all stages of service delivery - configuring, deploying and monitoring using industry-standard tooling, working in a DevOps capacity Contribute to problem solving, business analysis, quality assurance, application design and architecture alongside core Scala development Participate in and help shape wider engineering communities, sharing ideas and driving continuous improvement in tools and technologies Skills and Experience Required Strong technical competence in Scala Strong technical competence in Play Unit testing and integration testing Desirable Skills Experience with cloud-based infrastructure Understanding of application security principles Understanding of continuous integration and continuous delivery Well-rounded Agile developer skills - problem solving, business analysis, quality assurance, application design and architecture Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner If this matches your skills and experience, please apply today!
Graduate Junior Automation Test Analyst Surrey | Hybrid (2 days onsite) Are you a recent graduate looking to start a career in software testing, QA, or automation? A growing Surrey-based software company is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Junior Automation Test Analyst to join its collaborative QA team. This role is designed for someone early in their career who is eager to learn and build skills in test automation, C#, and BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development). The Opportunity You'll receive hands-on training and mentoring while working alongside experienced QA engineers and developers. This is a chance to develop real-world experience in both manual and automated testing, with clear progression into automation or SDET pathways. What You'll Be Doing Learning how to analyse requirements and translate them into test scenarios Assisting with the creation and execution of automated test scripts Supporting the development of BDD (Gherkin) test cases Contributing to manual testing across different software projects Working closely with developers to improve software quality Documenting test cases, results, and processes Providing updates on your progress and any issues identified What We're Looking For A degree in Science, Mathematics, IT, Engineering or a related field (2:1 preferred) A level Mathematics highly advantageous Passion for technology and interest in software testing or QA Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Good communication and willingness to learn from others Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment Nice to Have (Not Required) Any exposure to programming (C#, Java, Python etc.) Awareness of software testing or QA concepts Basic understanding of automation tools (Selenium, SpecFlow, etc.) Relevant coursework, projects, or internships Why This Role? Ideal first role in tech/QA/automation Structured learning with mentoring and support Clear progression into Automation Tester or SDET roles Hybrid working for work-life balance Opportunity to work on real-world software products
Jul 22, 2026
Full time
Graduate Junior Automation Test Analyst Surrey | Hybrid (2 days onsite) Are you a recent graduate looking to start a career in software testing, QA, or automation? A growing Surrey-based software company is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Junior Automation Test Analyst to join its collaborative QA team. This role is designed for someone early in their career who is eager to learn and build skills in test automation, C#, and BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development). The Opportunity You'll receive hands-on training and mentoring while working alongside experienced QA engineers and developers. This is a chance to develop real-world experience in both manual and automated testing, with clear progression into automation or SDET pathways. What You'll Be Doing Learning how to analyse requirements and translate them into test scenarios Assisting with the creation and execution of automated test scripts Supporting the development of BDD (Gherkin) test cases Contributing to manual testing across different software projects Working closely with developers to improve software quality Documenting test cases, results, and processes Providing updates on your progress and any issues identified What We're Looking For A degree in Science, Mathematics, IT, Engineering or a related field (2:1 preferred) A level Mathematics highly advantageous Passion for technology and interest in software testing or QA Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Good communication and willingness to learn from others Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment Nice to Have (Not Required) Any exposure to programming (C#, Java, Python etc.) Awareness of software testing or QA concepts Basic understanding of automation tools (Selenium, SpecFlow, etc.) Relevant coursework, projects, or internships Why This Role? Ideal first role in tech/QA/automation Structured learning with mentoring and support Clear progression into Automation Tester or SDET roles Hybrid working for work-life balance Opportunity to work on real-world software products
Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide. Job Description The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs. Working in a small multi-disciplined engineering team you will bring your knowledge and creativity to help us develop innovative solutions to complex customer problems. Development will range from early research and ideation, prototyping & derisking, experimentation to full product development. We are looking for embedded development engineers at a range of levels primarily skilled in software and FPGA development with an appreciation of hardware engineering and RF. We are seeking creative people who love to research and build new technologies; people who are keen to continually learn new things. People who understand the current state of the art in physics and technology, and who have a real interest in exploiting the latest developments in the national interest. Essential Skills Software development covering some of the following areas: C/C++, Rust, Python. Embedded Linux. AI and ML. Bare-metal MCU. Desirable Skills We would love to hear from anyone with core skills in some of the following and desire to learn more of the others. For senior applicants we would seek an increasing number of the following skills: Full stack embedded software engineering from device-drivers to GUIs and WebApps. FPGA development (Vivado, Vitis and Modelsim), Digital Signal Processing. Electronic design including schematic capture, PCB design and mechanical design. Radio technologies, including Software Defined Radios, GNU Radio, RFNoC. Blue-sky thinking and ability to define and construct solutions to customer problems. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. Role requirements Essential: Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance). Qualifications Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.
Jul 22, 2026
Full time
Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide. Job Description The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs. Working in a small multi-disciplined engineering team you will bring your knowledge and creativity to help us develop innovative solutions to complex customer problems. Development will range from early research and ideation, prototyping & derisking, experimentation to full product development. We are looking for embedded development engineers at a range of levels primarily skilled in software and FPGA development with an appreciation of hardware engineering and RF. We are seeking creative people who love to research and build new technologies; people who are keen to continually learn new things. People who understand the current state of the art in physics and technology, and who have a real interest in exploiting the latest developments in the national interest. Essential Skills Software development covering some of the following areas: C/C++, Rust, Python. Embedded Linux. AI and ML. Bare-metal MCU. Desirable Skills We would love to hear from anyone with core skills in some of the following and desire to learn more of the others. For senior applicants we would seek an increasing number of the following skills: Full stack embedded software engineering from device-drivers to GUIs and WebApps. FPGA development (Vivado, Vitis and Modelsim), Digital Signal Processing. Electronic design including schematic capture, PCB design and mechanical design. Radio technologies, including Software Defined Radios, GNU Radio, RFNoC. Blue-sky thinking and ability to define and construct solutions to customer problems. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. Role requirements Essential: Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance). Qualifications Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.
Data Scientist Hybrid Herne Hill, South London Full-Time £54,000 £58,000 P.A. D.O.E. Want to work on the kind of data science problems most companies can t solve? An innovative, fast-growing data science business is looking for a Data Scientist to join its highly technical team. Founded as a spin-out from a world-leading university research group, this is a rare opportunity to apply Bayesian statistics, machine learning and scientific computing to genuinely complex, real-world challenges across sustainable industry, molecular discovery, optimisation and predictive modelling. This is not a generic machine learning role and it s not another business building around off-the-shelf AI. This organisation has built its reputation on proprietary Bayesian tools and deep scientific capability, using advanced sampling methods and modern AI technologies to tackle problems that standard approaches can t. If you enjoy difficult technical challenges, rigorous thinking and working at the intersection of research and commercial impact, this is a role worth exploring. The Data Scientist Opportunity As a Data Scientist, you ll work on advanced modelling and scientific computing projects that combine Bayesian inference, probabilistic modelling and machine learning with practical commercial applications. You ll contribute to both client-facing work and the development of the company s core technology, collaborating with a team that values curiosity, experimentation and technical depth. You ll also have the chance to take part in regular research workshops with academic collaborators, helping shape the future direction of the company s science while working on projects with real-world value. What You ll Be Doing Develop and deliver advanced data science, sampling and machine learning solutions Apply Bayesian inference and statistical modelling to complex scientific and industrial challenges Build robust, well-tested code and clear technical documentation Work with proprietary Bayesian data science tools, while using modern LLM and GPT-based tools to enhance and accelerate your workflow Explore new models, methods and technologies, applying them where they add genuine value Contribute to the development of the company s core scientific and technical capabilities Collaborate with clients, research partners and internal technical teams Take part in regular research workshops with leading academic collaborators What We re Looking For We re looking for a technically strong, intellectually curious Data Scientist who enjoys solving difficult problems and working in a research-driven environment. Essential: PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or another highly quantitative discipline Strong knowledge of Bayesian statistics and probabilistic modelling Advanced Python programming skills Experience with Git and software development best practice Excellent analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills Desirable: 1 2 years industry experience in a relevant data science, research or modelling role Experience in machine learning, optimisation or scientific computing Knowledge of Fortran, C or C++ Experience working with large, complex or high-dimensional datasets Why Join? This is an opportunity to do meaningful, intellectually challenging work in a company that combines serious scientific depth with real commercial application. You ll join a collaborative, highly technical team where new ideas are welcomed, curiosity is encouraged and your work can directly influence both client outcomes and the future direction of the business. Benefits £54,000 £58,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience Hybrid and flexible working with a minimum of 1 day per week in the office 25 days annual leave, plus 8 UK bank holidays 5% employer pension contribution Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your household Cycle to Work scheme Access to an employee discounts platform with retail, technology and lifestyle savings The chance to work on cutting-edge research and commercial data science projects A collaborative, research-driven environment with genuine scope to grow What s Next? To be considered, please submit your CV along with a link to your GitHub profile, coding portfolio, publications or other examples of technical work. Candidates with experience as a Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Quantitative Analyst, Statistician, Computational Scientist, Research Scientist or in a similar advanced technical role are encouraged to apply.
Jul 22, 2026
Full time
Data Scientist Hybrid Herne Hill, South London Full-Time £54,000 £58,000 P.A. D.O.E. Want to work on the kind of data science problems most companies can t solve? An innovative, fast-growing data science business is looking for a Data Scientist to join its highly technical team. Founded as a spin-out from a world-leading university research group, this is a rare opportunity to apply Bayesian statistics, machine learning and scientific computing to genuinely complex, real-world challenges across sustainable industry, molecular discovery, optimisation and predictive modelling. This is not a generic machine learning role and it s not another business building around off-the-shelf AI. This organisation has built its reputation on proprietary Bayesian tools and deep scientific capability, using advanced sampling methods and modern AI technologies to tackle problems that standard approaches can t. If you enjoy difficult technical challenges, rigorous thinking and working at the intersection of research and commercial impact, this is a role worth exploring. The Data Scientist Opportunity As a Data Scientist, you ll work on advanced modelling and scientific computing projects that combine Bayesian inference, probabilistic modelling and machine learning with practical commercial applications. You ll contribute to both client-facing work and the development of the company s core technology, collaborating with a team that values curiosity, experimentation and technical depth. You ll also have the chance to take part in regular research workshops with academic collaborators, helping shape the future direction of the company s science while working on projects with real-world value. What You ll Be Doing Develop and deliver advanced data science, sampling and machine learning solutions Apply Bayesian inference and statistical modelling to complex scientific and industrial challenges Build robust, well-tested code and clear technical documentation Work with proprietary Bayesian data science tools, while using modern LLM and GPT-based tools to enhance and accelerate your workflow Explore new models, methods and technologies, applying them where they add genuine value Contribute to the development of the company s core scientific and technical capabilities Collaborate with clients, research partners and internal technical teams Take part in regular research workshops with leading academic collaborators What We re Looking For We re looking for a technically strong, intellectually curious Data Scientist who enjoys solving difficult problems and working in a research-driven environment. Essential: PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or another highly quantitative discipline Strong knowledge of Bayesian statistics and probabilistic modelling Advanced Python programming skills Experience with Git and software development best practice Excellent analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills Desirable: 1 2 years industry experience in a relevant data science, research or modelling role Experience in machine learning, optimisation or scientific computing Knowledge of Fortran, C or C++ Experience working with large, complex or high-dimensional datasets Why Join? This is an opportunity to do meaningful, intellectually challenging work in a company that combines serious scientific depth with real commercial application. You ll join a collaborative, highly technical team where new ideas are welcomed, curiosity is encouraged and your work can directly influence both client outcomes and the future direction of the business. Benefits £54,000 £58,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience Hybrid and flexible working with a minimum of 1 day per week in the office 25 days annual leave, plus 8 UK bank holidays 5% employer pension contribution Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your household Cycle to Work scheme Access to an employee discounts platform with retail, technology and lifestyle savings The chance to work on cutting-edge research and commercial data science projects A collaborative, research-driven environment with genuine scope to grow What s Next? To be considered, please submit your CV along with a link to your GitHub profile, coding portfolio, publications or other examples of technical work. Candidates with experience as a Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Quantitative Analyst, Statistician, Computational Scientist, Research Scientist or in a similar advanced technical role are encouraged to apply.
Here at MBDA, our Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team is growing in order to help the British and Polish Armies fulfil the full potential of the system and to extend and tailor the capability for existing and emerging export contracts. Salary: Up to £57,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 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: The recent commencement of the NAREW export contract for Poland alongside the support of the British Army system and production of systems for other contracts sees the Land Ceptor functional development team needing to grow to support this varied portfolio. As a Systems Engineer, Requirements within the Functional development team you'll be involved in: Helping the customer understand and capture their needs, Deriving suitable system, subsystem and software requirements to meet the needs, Informing product line approaches to allow a common suite of products to meet different customer needs, Determining and managing processes and procedures to manage change is a controlled way, Acting as customer for specific software items. What we're looking for from you: Requirements management and derivation experience (ideally in a defence) Experience of system engineering tools e.g. DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody Ability to disseminate/share technical information to customers in an understandable manner Engineering change control and management experience Ability to initiate/undertake and drive trade studies and system development activities Experience of developing complex systems (ideally in defence) Ability to communicate architectures and ideas at all levels Strong stakeholder management skills Experience of working with product lines would be beneficial This role will have real impact on what we deliver to our customers, current and future, and in return will provide you with the opportunity to work independently across the company, genuine engineering challenges and broad professional growth. 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.
Jul 22, 2026
Full time
Here at MBDA, our Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team is growing in order to help the British and Polish Armies fulfil the full potential of the system and to extend and tailor the capability for existing and emerging export contracts. Salary: Up to £57,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 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: The recent commencement of the NAREW export contract for Poland alongside the support of the British Army system and production of systems for other contracts sees the Land Ceptor functional development team needing to grow to support this varied portfolio. As a Systems Engineer, Requirements within the Functional development team you'll be involved in: Helping the customer understand and capture their needs, Deriving suitable system, subsystem and software requirements to meet the needs, Informing product line approaches to allow a common suite of products to meet different customer needs, Determining and managing processes and procedures to manage change is a controlled way, Acting as customer for specific software items. What we're looking for from you: Requirements management and derivation experience (ideally in a defence) Experience of system engineering tools e.g. DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody Ability to disseminate/share technical information to customers in an understandable manner Engineering change control and management experience Ability to initiate/undertake and drive trade studies and system development activities Experience of developing complex systems (ideally in defence) Ability to communicate architectures and ideas at all levels Strong stakeholder management skills Experience of working with product lines would be beneficial This role will have real impact on what we deliver to our customers, current and future, and in return will provide you with the opportunity to work independently across the company, genuine engineering challenges and broad professional growth. 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 MBDA, Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team is growing in order to help the British and Polish Armies fulfil the full potential of the system and to extend and tailor the capability for existing and emerging export contracts! Salary: Up to £52,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 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: 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 functional development Setting to Work team coordinates between the design teams and MBDA manufacturing, developing procedures to allow equipment to be commissioned and seeking ways to improve the processes through simplification and automation. The increase in orders for Land Ceptor launchers from Poland along with the Transfer of Technology and knowledge requirements alongside a refresh of elements of the hardware solution leads to a need to increase the size of the team. The role is expected to combine systems studies and hands on investigation and experimentation in the laboratories and would someone seeking an opportunity for some hand on equipment experience. You will have real impact on what we deliver to our customers, current and future, and in return will provide you: the opportunity to work independently across the company; genuine engineering challenges, and broad professional growth. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for a broadly skilled Systems Engineer, who is able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting current manufacturing build, identifying and investigating potential improvements and scoping and undertaking studies and experimentation to identify options for the new hardware solution and transfer of some operations to Poland. Previous knowledge and experience in the following areas would be advantageous: Transition to manufacture Software development and deployment techniques Configuration control Hardware/software interface 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.
Jul 22, 2026
Full time
The MBDA, Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team is growing in order to help the British and Polish Armies fulfil the full potential of the system and to extend and tailor the capability for existing and emerging export contracts! Salary: Up to £52,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 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: 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 functional development Setting to Work team coordinates between the design teams and MBDA manufacturing, developing procedures to allow equipment to be commissioned and seeking ways to improve the processes through simplification and automation. The increase in orders for Land Ceptor launchers from Poland along with the Transfer of Technology and knowledge requirements alongside a refresh of elements of the hardware solution leads to a need to increase the size of the team. The role is expected to combine systems studies and hands on investigation and experimentation in the laboratories and would someone seeking an opportunity for some hand on equipment experience. You will have real impact on what we deliver to our customers, current and future, and in return will provide you: the opportunity to work independently across the company; genuine engineering challenges, and broad professional growth. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for a broadly skilled Systems Engineer, who is able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting current manufacturing build, identifying and investigating potential improvements and scoping and undertaking studies and experimentation to identify options for the new hardware solution and transfer of some operations to Poland. Previous knowledge and experience in the following areas would be advantageous: Transition to manufacture Software development and deployment techniques Configuration control Hardware/software interface 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 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.
Jul 22, 2026
Full time
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.
Here at MBDA, our Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team is growing in order to help the British and Polish Armies fulfil the full potential of the system and to extend and tailor the capability for existing and emerging export contracts. Salary: Up to £57,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 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: The recent commencement of new contracts, the Land Ceptor functional development team needing to grow to support this varied portfolio. There are a number of roles within the Land Ceptor team working for the Chief Systems Engineer. As a Systems Engineer within the Functional development team you could be involved in one of the following areas (with opportunity to get experience across all areas): Working as part of the requirements team to take customer requirements and deriving suitable system, subsystem and software requirements, systems studies and support system design Working as part of the certification team to capture and review evidence, conduct technical investigations and support the delivery of Certificate of Designs to enable customer deliveries Working with the Poland programme lead to organise bids, manage and support the programme delivery activities. This will involve everything from and stakeholder engagement to helping manage and deliver the overall Poland programmes in the functional area. What we're looking for from you: General systems engineering experience (ideally in a defence based context) Requirements management and derivation experience Experience of system engineering tools e.g. DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody Ability to disseminate/share technical information to customers in an understandable manner Engineering change control and management experience Ability to initiate/undertake and drive trade studies and system development activities Experience of developing complex systems Ability to communicate architectures and ideas at all levels Strong stakeholder management skills Experience of working with product lines would be beneficial This role will have real impact on what we deliver to our customers, current and future, and in return will provide you with the opportunity to work independently across the company, genuine engineering challenges and broad professional growth. 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.
Jul 22, 2026
Full time
Here at MBDA, our Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team is growing in order to help the British and Polish Armies fulfil the full potential of the system and to extend and tailor the capability for existing and emerging export contracts. Salary: Up to £57,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 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: The recent commencement of new contracts, the Land Ceptor functional development team needing to grow to support this varied portfolio. There are a number of roles within the Land Ceptor team working for the Chief Systems Engineer. As a Systems Engineer within the Functional development team you could be involved in one of the following areas (with opportunity to get experience across all areas): Working as part of the requirements team to take customer requirements and deriving suitable system, subsystem and software requirements, systems studies and support system design Working as part of the certification team to capture and review evidence, conduct technical investigations and support the delivery of Certificate of Designs to enable customer deliveries Working with the Poland programme lead to organise bids, manage and support the programme delivery activities. This will involve everything from and stakeholder engagement to helping manage and deliver the overall Poland programmes in the functional area. What we're looking for from you: General systems engineering experience (ideally in a defence based context) Requirements management and derivation experience Experience of system engineering tools e.g. DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody Ability to disseminate/share technical information to customers in an understandable manner Engineering change control and management experience Ability to initiate/undertake and drive trade studies and system development activities Experience of developing complex systems Ability to communicate architectures and ideas at all levels Strong stakeholder management skills Experience of working with product lines would be beneficial This role will have real impact on what we deliver to our customers, current and future, and in return will provide you with the opportunity to work independently across the company, genuine engineering challenges and broad professional growth. 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.
Bolton Reporting directly to our UK Head of Excellence, you'll act as a strategic architect for product integrityacross our engineering and manufacturing functions. This is a high-visibility role for amentor who can bridge the gapbetween design intent and world-class production, ensuring mission-critical technology is "designed for excellence" long before it reaches the shop floor! Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 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: 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 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 . Private Medical Insurance: Eligible employees are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit. The opportunity: Operating within theQuality Excellence function, you will lead the shift toward a proactive, "right-first-time" culture. We are looking for a coach and facilitator to tackle sophisticated challenges, usingFMEA and DMAICmethodologies to empower our teams and ensure zero-defect excellence across our entire product portfolio. It's a genuinely exciting chance for a determined individual to drive real change while pursuing their own career growth. We are seeking a time-served Quality professional to bridge the gap between product design and world-class manufacturing. You will own the Product Risk Mitigation strategy-utilising DFMEA to 'design out' failures, PFMEAs/Control Plans toensureoperational excellence, and DMAIC cycles todrivecontinuous improvement in production yields. Your goal is simple: zero-defect product launches built on a foundation of proactive quality and robust process controls. Day to day focus: Risk Mitigation:Support the quality and engineering functions through APQP toolsets. Facilitate workshops and coach teams onDFMEA and PFMEAbest practices (based on relevant standards and industry best practices) to ensure risks are identified and "designed out" early in the project lifecycle. Design to Production Link:Guide the transfer of "Special Characteristics" and Severity ratings from design intent into practicalControl Plans. Partner with manufacturing to ensure that risks identified in FMEAs are managed with realistic measurement methods and robustcontrol plans, ensuring operational readinessfor the production team. Process Stability & Coaching:Support continuous improvement by mentoring teams throughDMAIC cyclesto stabilise production and improve yields. Support others to use data to monitor performance and reduce variation from the launch phase throughout the entire product lifecycle. Problem Solving & Lessons Learned:Lead and coach theRoot Cause Analysisprocess when quality issues arise. You will ensure that teams know how to feed findings back into theirFMEAs and Control Plans, maintaining them as "living documents" that prevent the recurrence of failures. Standards & Audit Support:Act as the subject matter expert for risk-related audits, ensuring our risk management meetsEN9100 / ISO 9001standards. Utilise Action Priority logic to help the team prioritise engineering changes and validation testing for high-risk items. What we're looking for from you: Professional Experience:5+ years in a mission critical, regulated environment (Defence, Aerospace, or Automotive). Experience inleading teams and mentoring staff on quality principles is essential. Technical Background:An engineering background (HNC/HND or higher) with expertise inelectronics, manufacturing and design. Standards: Excellent knowledge ofEN9100 / ISO 9001. Competent in theAIAG & VDA FMEA HandbookorSAE J1739methodologies. Product Risk:Proven track record in managing product risk throughDFMEA, DFx (Design for Excellence), PFMEA,and the development of robustControl Plans. Problem-Solving & Tools:Highly Proficient in Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5-Why) and experience usingFMEA software(e.g., APIS IQ-FMEA, Relyence, or similar). Lean Six Sigma, Certified Black Belt:A proactive approach - the ability to identify and mitigate risks early to prevent field failures. Experience withDMAICcycles is preferred. Influencing & Facilitation:A strong influencer and skilled facilitator, bridging the gap between design and shop-floor teams through coaching and mentoring to drive a "Quality First" culture. 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.
Jul 22, 2026
Full time
Bolton Reporting directly to our UK Head of Excellence, you'll act as a strategic architect for product integrityacross our engineering and manufacturing functions. This is a high-visibility role for amentor who can bridge the gapbetween design intent and world-class production, ensuring mission-critical technology is "designed for excellence" long before it reaches the shop floor! Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 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: 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 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 . Private Medical Insurance: Eligible employees are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit. The opportunity: Operating within theQuality Excellence function, you will lead the shift toward a proactive, "right-first-time" culture. We are looking for a coach and facilitator to tackle sophisticated challenges, usingFMEA and DMAICmethodologies to empower our teams and ensure zero-defect excellence across our entire product portfolio. It's a genuinely exciting chance for a determined individual to drive real change while pursuing their own career growth. We are seeking a time-served Quality professional to bridge the gap between product design and world-class manufacturing. You will own the Product Risk Mitigation strategy-utilising DFMEA to 'design out' failures, PFMEAs/Control Plans toensureoperational excellence, and DMAIC cycles todrivecontinuous improvement in production yields. Your goal is simple: zero-defect product launches built on a foundation of proactive quality and robust process controls. Day to day focus: Risk Mitigation:Support the quality and engineering functions through APQP toolsets. Facilitate workshops and coach teams onDFMEA and PFMEAbest practices (based on relevant standards and industry best practices) to ensure risks are identified and "designed out" early in the project lifecycle. Design to Production Link:Guide the transfer of "Special Characteristics" and Severity ratings from design intent into practicalControl Plans. Partner with manufacturing to ensure that risks identified in FMEAs are managed with realistic measurement methods and robustcontrol plans, ensuring operational readinessfor the production team. Process Stability & Coaching:Support continuous improvement by mentoring teams throughDMAIC cyclesto stabilise production and improve yields. Support others to use data to monitor performance and reduce variation from the launch phase throughout the entire product lifecycle. Problem Solving & Lessons Learned:Lead and coach theRoot Cause Analysisprocess when quality issues arise. You will ensure that teams know how to feed findings back into theirFMEAs and Control Plans, maintaining them as "living documents" that prevent the recurrence of failures. Standards & Audit Support:Act as the subject matter expert for risk-related audits, ensuring our risk management meetsEN9100 / ISO 9001standards. Utilise Action Priority logic to help the team prioritise engineering changes and validation testing for high-risk items. What we're looking for from you: Professional Experience:5+ years in a mission critical, regulated environment (Defence, Aerospace, or Automotive). Experience inleading teams and mentoring staff on quality principles is essential. Technical Background:An engineering background (HNC/HND or higher) with expertise inelectronics, manufacturing and design. Standards: Excellent knowledge ofEN9100 / ISO 9001. Competent in theAIAG & VDA FMEA HandbookorSAE J1739methodologies. Product Risk:Proven track record in managing product risk throughDFMEA, DFx (Design for Excellence), PFMEA,and the development of robustControl Plans. Problem-Solving & Tools:Highly Proficient in Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5-Why) and experience usingFMEA software(e.g., APIS IQ-FMEA, Relyence, or similar). Lean Six Sigma, Certified Black Belt:A proactive approach - the ability to identify and mitigate risks early to prevent field failures. Experience withDMAICcycles is preferred. Influencing & Facilitation:A strong influencer and skilled facilitator, bridging the gap between design and shop-floor teams through coaching and mentoring to drive a "Quality First" culture. 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 We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and passionate C# software developer to join our Weapons System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) team! Salary: Up to £57,000, depending on experience& grade Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2- 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification 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 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: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisation, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. You will be joining a department that has advanced the use of distributed simulation in Weapon System Design and Development; you'll develop your skills and abilities across the whole of the MBDA development lifecycle, supporting some of the world's most advanced defence systems. You will be part of a team, delivering innovative solutions whilst utilising the latest technologies to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system through: Visualisation and demonstrations Experimentation Design and development Verification and Validation Training Systems Development (using agile scrum methodologies) of real-time software components to simulate weapon systems, including the Integration of hardware to provide true representations of our systems. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for passionate software developers with experience in using software to build hardware solutions or synthetic environments. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate exposure to practical software engineering, C# / C++ software development. You will be able to demonstrate your experience / knowledge in some of the following areas: Real-Time Software Configuration control Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery or Deployment Unit testing and test driven development Agile development 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.
Jul 22, 2026
Full time
Bristol We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and passionate C# software developer to join our Weapons System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) team! Salary: Up to £57,000, depending on experience& grade Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2- 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification 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 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: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisation, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. You will be joining a department that has advanced the use of distributed simulation in Weapon System Design and Development; you'll develop your skills and abilities across the whole of the MBDA development lifecycle, supporting some of the world's most advanced defence systems. You will be part of a team, delivering innovative solutions whilst utilising the latest technologies to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system through: Visualisation and demonstrations Experimentation Design and development Verification and Validation Training Systems Development (using agile scrum methodologies) of real-time software components to simulate weapon systems, including the Integration of hardware to provide true representations of our systems. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for passionate software developers with experience in using software to build hardware solutions or synthetic environments. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate exposure to practical software engineering, C# / C++ software development. You will be able to demonstrate your experience / knowledge in some of the following areas: Real-Time Software Configuration control Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery or Deployment Unit testing and test driven development Agile development 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.
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! MBDA is a great a place to learn about the company's entire product portfolio, whilst embracing the change to DevOps and other innovative technologies! Salary: £40,000-£75,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 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 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: 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 an 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. What we're looking for from you: 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 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.
Jul 22, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! MBDA is a great a place to learn about the company's entire product portfolio, whilst embracing the change to DevOps and other innovative technologies! Salary: £40,000-£75,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 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 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: 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 an 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. What we're looking for from you: 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 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.
Jul 22, 2026
Full time
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.