Software Project Leader

Software Project Leader – Embedded Software, MBDA, Bristol

Lead a team of professional engineers specialists in real‑time software development and be responsible for the development and delivery of software for embedded missile systems on time, on cost, and on quality. Work closely with multi‑disciplined teams to ensure technical excellence in the software produced.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software developers.
• Ensure the application of software development plans to the development cycle.
• Provide regular progress reports.
• Work with stakeholders at all levels and across different nationalities.
• Ensure cost control and delivery of software.
• Apply stakeholder management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to lead a team of software developers.
• Effective communication skills with people at all levels and across a range of mediums.
• Good understanding of software development processes to provide effective management oversight.
• Project management skills to plan, deliver, and control cost of software.

Preferred Experience

• Understanding of technologies used in real‑time embedded software development.
• Experience with SysML/UML and C, C++ or Ada languages.
• Experience working in a high‑technology environment where quality and accuracy of work are essential.
• Awareness of standards such as DefStand00‑55 & DO178B/C.
• Applicants with significant, related software‑development experience will also be considered for development into the role.

Benefits

• Company Bonus 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 up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Facilities – subsidised meals, free car parking and more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses.

Salary: circa £74,000 depending on experience.

Location: Bristol, UK. Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

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