Software Project Lead

MBDA Missile Systems – Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

Salary: up to £70,000 (doe)

Benefits: *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

The Opportunity – Software Project Lead

Real Time Actuator Software is tasked with supplying software into a wide range of Missile components that require motor/movement control; Fins, Seeker, Fuel Pump, Booster, Wing Opening System.Passionate to win hearts and minds?
Able to coordinate all resources through the process of planning, coordinating and controlling in order to deliver software on time with validated quality?
Committed to make AGILE/SCRUM/Six Sigma/DevOps methods of software development a success?
Have the process alignment and quality focus to develop safety-critical software?
What we’re looking for

A Software Project Lead (SPL) who can build high-performing teams and create strong working relations with the multi-disciplined project environments that we work in! These project environments include system design, mechanical design, electronic design, program, safety, quality.Experience of nurturing and leading a team; this role is typically 5-10 developers (software and verification & validation).
A track record of working within an agile/SCRUM/DevOps environment.
Experience of reporting progress through agile metrics such as burnup charts, team velocity, cycle times and work-load-forecast.
Experience of continuous build, integration and delivery pipeline automation using industry leading toolsets.
Strong Software Engineering background with some experience of working on Embedded or Bare-Metal development where quality and accuracy of work is critical.
History of improving teams through strong coaching and mentoring skills.
Experience of safety-critical standards (DO-178C) would be beneficial but not crucial.
What’s in it for you?Develop and grow your career:
You’ll get lots of experience interacting and influencing senior partners if you join us on this modernising journey.
Training program to provide you with the skills/tools to take the next step to becoming a technical or managerial leader in MBDA.
Develop Safety-critical products to DO-178C standard.
Be a part of a change initiative where the changes you make will have a perceptible positive impact on the development of your team.
The opportunity for travel and international secondment; if of interest.

Join a great team!

We are an open, friendly and encouraging team with a can-do approach. Join us to evolve the team towards agile development framework. We work with a wide range of the MBDA portfolio, providing you with opportunity to grow your people network in the business.

Why us?

MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

We’re here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a proud member of Working Families – the UK’s work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.