Software Engineer

Company: MBDA
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

We are looking for a capable, adaptable and inquisitive software engineer to join the team to develop maritime Command and Control (C2) for the next generation of advanced air defence systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate.
  • Understand technically the current Command & Control architecture and support continued design and development and instantiations for future products.
  • Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

  • Essential: A solid background in software engineering.
  • Experience with Ada (preferred) or substantial experience with C++. Experience with other languages such as Rust; knowledge of Ada can be developed with support from the team.
  • Experience with formal design processes such as MASCOT, UML and tools (e.g., Rhapsody).
  • A passion for software engineering, ability to innovate, and ability to think critically to solve complex software problems.

Desirable

  • Ada programming.
  • Development in regulated software safety contexts (e.g., defence, aerospace, rail, nuclear or medical).
  • Development for embedded Linux.
  • Interest in team leading or work allocation and tracking.

Security and working arrangements

Security Clearance: British Citizen. Post-offer BPSS checks as required. Hybrid (dynamic on-site) working: typically on-site due to workload.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of our employee-led networks and encourage applicants to contact us regarding recruitment processes.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026