We have a great opportunity for a software project leader to join our team and contribute to the development of current and future embedded software systems. Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, in addition to all statutory and public holidays. After 5, 10 and 15 years of service, an additional day of annual leave is added to your allowance at each of these milestones. You can also enjoy more time off by purchasing up to an additional five days holiday through payroll.
Our Dynamic Working policies allow individuals great levels of flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Depending on your role and function, this may include options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and more.
Our MBDA Retirement Savings Plan is a “Defined Contribution” plan in the Mercer Master Trust. The standard contributions are 4% of an employee’s base salary and 6% employer contributions. You can increase both employee and employer contributions by up to 2%.
Financial Awareness – Employees have access to free financial webinars hosted throughout the year, and a financial education website. Share Incentive Plan – Acquire shares in our UK Shareholder, BAE Systems PLC. Mortgage Advice – Free mortgage advice and webinars. Season Ticket Loan – Borrow the value of a public transport season ticket for bus or train journeys to and from work and spread the cost over 12 months. Critical Illness – Receive a tax‑free lump sum payment after a diagnosis. Employee Assistance Programme – Free, independent, confidential support 24/7.
Voluntary Private Medical Insurance – Three healthcare plans for you and your family. Funded Private Medical Insurance – Eligible employees (Grade C & Above) are enrolled as standard into the company funded benefit. Dental Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, Healthcare and Leisure – Various levels of cover and cashback options on everyday healthcare expenses.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
* Proven ability to technically manage a team of software developers.
* Project‑management skills to ensure good planning, delivery and cost control of software.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the company across a range of mediums, including reporting of progress, blockers and achievements.
* Good understanding of software and the software development lifecycle, including configuration‑management tools and techniques, to provide effective oversight.
* Ability to elicit and understand requirements and available design solutions to produce accurate and cost‑effective estimates of work to be undertaken.
* Understanding of UML and C, C++ and/or Ada languages.
* Responsibility for developing on‑board software for the next generation of missile systems.
What We Can Offer You
* Company 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 – up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with additional enhancements for paternity leave, neonatal leave, fertility testing and treatments.
* Facilities – subsidised meals, free car parking and site facilities.
* Healthcare Cash Plan – cashback on everyday healthcare expenses.
* Child‑related support – enhanced parental leave provisions, 2 weeks enhanced pay for paternity leave and up to 12 weeks of neonatal care leave.
* Discounts & Vouchers – discounts platform, instant vouchers, cash‑back, mobile app and wellbeing centre.
* Costco membership for permanent employees.
* Technology Vouchers – purchase gadgets and white goods up to £2,500 and spread the cost over 12 months.
* Charity Donations – donate up to five charities each month with full tax relief.
* MyCar Scheme – access up to two new vehicles via a salary‐sacrifice arrangement.
* Holiday Purchase – buy up to 5 extra holiday days with tax and National Insurance savings.
Salary & Working Arrangements
Salary: Circa £70,000, depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4‑5 days per week on‑site as required by workload classification.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
Benefits & Culture
We are proud of our employee‑led networks, including Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more. We encourage you to speak to us if you require support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Healthworks Gym Membership – on‑site gym at our Stevenage site with facilities and classes. Annual Gym Membership – discounted membership at over 3,600 UK gym chains and leisure centres.
The Club – social activities such as theatre trips, days out and sporting events.
We are a nationally recognised employer, ranked #1 in the UK’s Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league table and #1 for Manufacturing.
Learning & Development
Dedicated in‑house Learning & Development team, apprenticeship programmes, online learning platforms and up to £150 of financial support per year for further study. Management training opportunities for those aiming to lead a team.
Dynamic Working
Flexi‑time scheme allows you to choose within certain parameters when you start and finish each day and how you use accrued time. Non‑site‐based roles may work from home as part of the dynamic working arrangement. Accrue and take up to 15 days of flexi‑leave per annum, in addition to the 25 days of annual leave and bank holidays.
Security Clearance
All employees at MBDA are required to hold UK Security or BPSS clearance.
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