Join our dynamic team as a hands-on Software Technical Team Lead within the New Product Development Group in Embedded Software Department, where you'll lead a small/medium sized team to deliver our innovative software solution for MBDA latest Naval weapon system. In this fast-paced role, where innovation is key, you'll support the entire development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment.
Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 to 5 days, 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 a passionate, inquisitive and determined Software Technical Team Leader to lead a team of software engineers in the design and development of the software solution. Using their strong software technical knowledge and leadership skills, guide the team to ensure the software architecture and design meet safety, security, and reliability requirements before full implementation. Steering and supporting technical sub-systems conversations with a software focus, this role involves working cross-functionally with other engineering disciplines.
This role will suit someone who is looking to take on more technical responsibility with a view of progressing their career through the MBDA technical pathway.
Responsibilities
Software Design Quality: Providing strong technical ability to ensure the software architecture and design meet safety, security, and reliability requirements before full implementation
Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Project Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with the Software Project Leader and stakeholders to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables. Ensure effective coordination among team members, ensuring tasks are assigned, and deadlines are met.
Identify and communicate the technical risks and debt for the activity to the Software Project Leader.
Collaboration and Communication: Facilitate effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams. Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the team.
Quality Assurance and Process Improvement: Ensure the team follows software development best practices, quality assurance processes, and coding standards. Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement quality improvement initiatives.
Reporting & Metrics: Suggesting improvements where appropriate using the data collected.
What we're looking for from you:
Experience in the development of embedded software with C / C++ is essential, along with a knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems.
Experience of low level software development, FreeRTOS, driver development…