Embedded ADA Software Engineer (Datalinks) at MBDA United States

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Embedded Software Development, Ada, Hard Real-Time Systems, Real Time Operating Systems, Communication Protocols, Model-Based Development, Problem Solving, System Integration, Performance Analysis

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Real Time Datalink Software is tasked with supplying Datalink software into a wide range of Missiles and platforms that require a method of communicating over the air between them! Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site, 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… The opportunity: This is a relatively new function within MBDA with plenty of scope to help define what the Datalink does, its protocols and technical design. This is a technical hands-on role and will involve all aspects of the software life cycle: Requirements capture Embedded Software Architecture & Design Implementation in ADA Verification (Reviews & Testing) As well as working with other Software Engineers in the team you will also be encouraged to work closely with Firmware Engineers, Systems Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Test Engineers and respective leads. This is a great opportunity for an experienced embedded ADA Software Engineer to join our team to develop current and future datalink systems and their associated protocols. Working as a software engineer as part of a multi-disciplinary team (hardware/software/firmware) with state-of-the-art technology, you will be at the forefront of mobile communications used within missile systems design. Lots of opportunity for hands-on embedded software development Develop and grow your career; training programs to provide you with the skills/tools to take the next step to becoming a technical or managerial leader in MBDA You’ll get lots of experience interacting and influencing senior partners The potential opportunity for travel and international secondment (should you wish); we work with colleagues across UK and European sites What we're looking for from you: Significant previous experience of developing embedded software, using Ada Working in a lab environment using components and Test Equipment e.g Scopes Hard Real-Time embedded software development Experience of Real Time Operating Systems e.g FreeRTOS Desirable, but not essential: Communication Protocols (e.g. SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCI-Express) Experience in model-based development, using UML or using tools such as IBM's Rhapsody Strong problem solving at system and software component level to investigate software/hardware issues System integration and performance analysis Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. What we do matters. Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets. Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.

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Responsibilities

The role involves developing Datalink software for missiles and platforms, focusing on all aspects of the software life cycle. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to define protocols and technical design.