Software Security Engineer

Company: MBDA
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Location: Stevenage
Job Description:

Overview

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!

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Software Engineering at MBDA

  • 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.

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Posted: February 1st, 2026