Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year Requirements: As a Software Group Leader, I am looking for a people-focused leader who understands what motivates individuals and teams. You should possess strong communication and influencing skills to inspire others and build collaboration across functions and sites. Experience leading technical teams or projects is essential, ideally within a software or systems engineering environment. A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving and change is crucial. I value a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development for both yourself and your team. Additionally, you should demonstrate the ability to manage and develop a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective allocation of resources to meet project timelines and quality standards while providing mentorship and technical guidance to team members. It's important to foster growth and collaborate with multi-functional teams to achieve project objectives within schedule and budget constraints. A strong understanding of software development processes, including requirements analysis, design, and testing, is necessary. Excellent communication and leadership skills are also vital for interfacing effectively with both technical and non-technical collaborators regarding progress, risks, and mitigations. While experience in defence is not essential, many of our employees have transitioned from powertrain, aerospace, and consumer electronics industries. Responsibilities: In this role, I will lead, support, and facilitate the growth of a talented group of software engineers delivering current and next-generation environment simulators within the Simulation Software Department. I will ensure that my teams have the right capabilities, skills, and capacity to meet business commitments. It’s my responsibility to foster collaboration, openness, and a culture of continuous improvement, inspiring others to achieve shared goals. Engineering excellence is central to our mission, and I see this position as an opportunity to develop not only core leadership skills but also a broader experience in complex systems. Working alongside a multidisciplinary engineering team, I will be an integral part of a supportive and growing software engineering team, contributing to the advancement of your career with us. Technologies: Support Security More: At MBDA, we are committed to upskilling our people through both formal training and practical experience. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, highly capable team that develops software that makes a difference. We offer a competitive salary of circa £80,000, depending on experience, alongside a company bonus of up to 27% of base salary, a car allowance of £300 per month, and a maximum total pension contribution of up to 14%. Moreover, we provide flexible working arrangements, enhanced parental leave options, and a wealth of training and development opportunities to progress your career. As a leading defence organisation, we take pride in our role supporting the Armed Forces while promoting a diverse workforce through our employee-led networks. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to apply and encourage open discussions regarding any support or adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process. last updated 4 week of 2026