Datalink Embedded Software Engineer

Location Stevenage
Job Type Contract
Salary Up to £48.72 per hour + In IR35 up to £65/Per hour Umbrella rate
Reference 150-1_1693326941
Duration 0-12 months

Datalink Embedded Software Engineer

Opportunity for contract extension or be made permanent

In IR35 £48.72 Per Hour; up to £65/Per Hour (PAYE & Umbrella available)

37 hours; FT (Onsite)

MBDA are currently seeking an experienced Datalink Embedded Software Engineer to develop embedded software for various MBDA products and projects. The Datalink Software Team, operating within the department, is devoted to providing Datalink software for missiles and platforms used in air communication.

As part of your responsibilities, you will be involved in shaping Datalink's functionality, protocols, and technical design. You will also work closely with Firmware, Systems, Hardware, and Test Engineers, as well as their team leaders.

What we're looking for:

  • Hard Real-Time embedded software development
  • 'C' Programming Language/ADA Programming Language
  • LDRA: Static Analysis using tools such as LDRA
  • Communication interfaces (e.g., SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCI-Express)
  • Software Design methodologies (e.g., UML)
  • Problem-solving at the system and software component level
  • System integration and performance analysis
  • Lab environment experience with Missile components and Test Equipment
  • Full life cycle development in Agile/SCRUM working environment
  • IBM DOORS Tool
  • Experience programming Microcontrollers or microprocessors (e.g., ARM, PowerPC)

Desirable but not essential:

  • Experience with mobile/satellite communications and associated protocols
  • Modulation techniques
  • Network architectures

What you'll get to do as a Datalink Embedded Software Engineer:

  • Designing and documenting MBDA Datalink Products
  • Developing Embedded Software in C for MBDA Data link Products
  • Testing Datalink products using a range of test equipment
  • Collaborating with Software, Systems, Firmware, and Test teams to provide support and work together effectively.

"Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at MBDA's headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.