Embedded Ada Software Engineer

Location Stevenage
Job Type Contract
Salary Up to £65 per hour + through an Umbrella company
Reference 2820281_1669203518
Duration 0-12 months

The UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, MBDA, are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer responsible for developing the real-time systems application software for the next generation of Missile Systems. This hands-on technical role will involve designing, implementing, and testing safety-critical Actuator subsystem software for missile products. The capable and adaptable candidate will join our Development Facility in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

What we're looking for:

  • Demonstrable experience of hard real time software development
  • Strong UML knowledge (ideally using Rhapsody)
  • Strong Ada Programming
  • Good problem-solving capability to investigate software/hardware issues
  • Experience working on safety critical software (SIL2 or equivalent)
  • Experience working in a lab environment running embedded software
  • Use of configuration control tools such as RTC
  • You must be a UK national or citizen to be eligible for 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.