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Software Engineering - Summer Placement 2026 The Software team at MBDA deliver software for the next generation of weapons in an ever evolving environment -to support those on the battlefield. Our teams provide a range of products from high integrity software running on our weapon systems, to mission planning solutions integrated into a complex battlespace arena. … We use numerous programming languages, software tools and software lifecycle methodologies to achieve this. Salary : £23,495 pro-rated Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4-5 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 … of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Annual Leave : 5 days Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The opportunity The Software team at MBDA (Stevenage) deliver software for the next generation of weapons in an ever evolving environment to support those on the battlefield! Our teams provide a range More ❯

Stevenage Software Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2026 Salary : £18,750 plus a £3000 joining bonus Work Location: MBDA Stevenage or Bristol or Bolton Learning Provider Location: CranfieldMK:U in Milton Keynes (for Stevenage), University College Weston -Winter Gardens (for Bristol) & Manchester Metropolitan University (for Bolton) Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. … We trust each other to thrive; support one another to learn, and when you join us, you'll bring a different perspective to how we see the future. The Software teams at MBDA deliver software for the next generation of weapons in an ever evolving environment - to support those on the battlefield. Our teams provide a range of … products from high integrity software running on our weapon systems, to mission planning solutions integrated into a complex battle space arena. We use numerous programming languages, software tools and software lifecycle methodologies to achieve this. The Software team is part of a wider multinational function. This offers the team a unique opportunity to learn about different More ❯

Stevenage Women in Engineering – Careers at MBDA Do you have post-education industry experience as a skilled engineer , mathematician or physicist Ideally we are looking for proven experience within these domains. Are you looking for a workplace that values the abilities, experiences and the talent you bring? If so, please upload your CV here. At MBDA, we know that … a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. If you are a skilled, mathematician, physicist or engineer looking for a new opportunity apply today. Join one of our Engineering Departments: From seekers to warheads, requirements to integration, missiles to launchers, our engineers ensure that MBDA's products remain at the forefront of technical innovation and deliver competitive advantage … looking at our Early Careers opportunities. You can find out more information about these via our dedicated pages on our website Why choose MBDA? We value our women in engineering and actively encourage greater gender balance across our business and our industry. We're a European leader in weapon system design and development, and proud of the work we More ❯

About the Role We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team, where your work will directly impact cutting-edge defence technology while advancing your career. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with innovative software solutions and contribute to the testing and validation of critical defence systems. You will collaborate closely across Electronic … Engineering, Software Engineering, and our Test Centre of Excellence to deliver robust test capabilities. Your work will support the full lifecycle of advanced defence products, from development and production through to field testing. As part of our team, you will contribute to software that integrates with complex test equipment hardware, ensuring the conformance, quality, and performance … of our products in high-stakes environments. Key Responsibilities Develop reliable, high-performance software using C, C++, or ADA for test solutions. Design, analyse, review, and document software to meet stringent quality standards. Solve complex technical challenges, often in multi-disciplinary contexts. Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Electronics, and Test & Validation teams to ensure seamless integration of solutions. More ❯

Stevenage This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Salary : up to circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security … 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: As a Software Architect, you will be the author of the full software architecture working with the software delivery teams to define and monitor the Structural and Temporal Architecture including … the Internal/External interfaces of the product to meet requirements. Identify, document and be responsible for the design drivers for the software solution e.g. real-time performance, safety, security, user experience, simplicity, reusability, flexibility. Produce derived and emergent requirements capturing the assumptions and rationale. Define the architecture to a point where the implementation decisions do not affect the More ❯

Head of Software Engineering/CTO Our client is on a mission to empower global organisations with truth, accuracy, and trust—helping millions make informed decisions every day. Technology drives this mission, but it’s people who make it happen. As Head of Engineering, you’ll lead, support, and inspire talented teams to deliver platforms and products … business leaders, you’ll ensure technology is aligned with strategy, secure, and always built to the highest standards. What You’ll Be Doing Leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams. Defining and delivering the engineering roadmap, ensuring quality and innovation. Building strong collaboration between engineering and wider business teams. Exploring new technologies to improve how people … work and deliver value. Overseeing compliance, resilience, and information security. What You’ll Bring Experience leading engineering teams in SaaS or platform-based businesses. Strong background in Microsoft Azure (.NET, C#, T-SQL, DevOps). A passion for building inclusive, supportive, and high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder skills. An interest in applying AI and automation to make More ❯

Head of Software Engineering/CTO Our client is on a mission to empower global organisations with truth, accuracy, and trust—helping millions make informed decisions every day. Technology drives this mission, but it’s people who make it happen. As Head of Engineering, you’ll lead, support, and inspire talented teams to deliver platforms and products … business leaders, you’ll ensure technology is aligned with strategy, secure, and always built to the highest standards. What You’ll Be Doing Leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams. Defining and delivering the engineering roadmap, ensuring quality and innovation. Building strong collaboration between engineering and wider business teams. Exploring new technologies to improve how people … work and deliver value. Overseeing compliance, resilience, and information security. What You’ll Bring Experience leading engineering teams in SaaS or platform-based businesses. Strong background in Microsoft Azure (.NET, C#, T-SQL, DevOps). A passion for building inclusive, supportive, and high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder skills. An interest in applying AI and automation to make More ❯

Software Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026 The Software team at MBDA deliver software for the next generation of weapons in an ever evolving environment -to support those on the battlefield. Our teams provide a range of products from high integrity software running on our weapon systems, to mission planning solutions integrated into a complex battlespace arena. We … use numerous programming languages, software tools and software lifecycle methodologies to achieve this. Salary: £31,500 starting salary plus £3000 joining bonus. Dynamic (Hybrid) Working : 4-5 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/… progression and development opportunities Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The opportunity You'll develop your skills to become a well-rounded software engineer. This goal will be achieved through a combination of technical training, four challenging work placements and development activities such as: Working closely with other teams in a variety More ❯

Software Engineering Lead£90,000 + Equity Method is working with a purpose-driven technology company on a multi-year transformation to rebuild its core platform into a modern, event-driven microservices architecture. Their mission is to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability through connected technology, and they're looking for a Software Engineering Lead to help … make that happen. The role You'll take ownership of a core product area, leading a talented engineering team through a complete architectural refresh. Working closely with Product, you'll set technical direction, guide delivery, and embed best practice across CI/CD, testing, and observability. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends strategic input with real … engineering depth. What you'll do Lead the design, build, deployment, and operation of critical software systems. Architect and deliver the shift to an event-driven microservices environment. Improve automation, monitoring, and incident response capability. Partner with Product and stakeholders to define and execute the roadmap. Mentor and develop engineers, driving a culture of quality and accountability. What More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer Norwich Competitive Salary About the Company: We are working with a well-established engineering organisation who are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing team in Norwich. With a strong reputation for delivering innovative technology solutions, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting projects in a supportive and collaborative … environment. The Role: As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will contribute to the full software development life cycle, from requirements and design through to implementation, testing, and delivery. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust software solutions are developed, while maintaining compliance with relevant standards and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Contribute to … the full life-cycle of embedded software development, including requirements, design, coding, testing, integration, and commissioning. Generate high-quality code to support project objectives. Ensure compliance with applicable standards, processes, and engineering best practice. Participate in software design reviews and maintain adherence to engineering procedures. Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues related to software More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer Norwich Competitive Salary About the Company: We are working with a well-established engineering organisation who are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing team in Norwich. With a strong reputation for delivering innovative technology solutions, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting projects in a supportive and collaborative … environment. The Role: As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will contribute to the full software development life cycle, from requirements and design through to implementation, testing, and delivery. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust software solutions are developed, while maintaining compliance with relevant standards and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Contribute to … the full life-cycle of embedded software development, including requirements, design, coding, testing, integration, and commissioning. Generate high-quality code to support project objectives. Ensure compliance with applicable standards, processes, and engineering best practice. Participate in software design reviews and maintain adherence to engineering procedures. Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues related to software More ❯

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Software Engineer to join their permanent team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact security projects that contribute to national safety. Key Responsibilities: Developing and maintaining software applications that meet defence and security requirements Collaborating with cross-functional teams to … design and implement software solutions Conducting software testing and verification to ensure high standards are met Investigating and resolving software issues and bugs Participating in code reviews to ensure code quality and best practices Documenting software designs and coding procedures Staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies Contributing to the continuous improvement of software development processes Job Requirements: Proven experience in software engineering within the Defence & Security sector Strong understanding of software development principles and methodologies Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python Experience with software testing and debugging tools Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong communication and teamwork abilities Relevant degree in Computer Science More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer We are seeking a talented and motivated Embedded Software Engineer to join a leading engineering business that develops complex electromechanical systems for highly regulated markets. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the full lifecycle of embedded software development, from initial requirements and design through to implementation, testing, and delivery. Key Responsibilities … of the Embedded Software Engineer: Develop embedded software solutions across the full product lifecycle, including documentation, design reviews, integration, testing, and commissioning Generate code in support of software solutions where required Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards and processes Participate in software design reviews, maintaining quality and procedural adherence Troubleshoot and resolve technical software issues Interpret system and software requirements to deliver robust and reliable solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, hardware, and test engineers Undertake any additional tasks reasonably aligned with the role What Were Looking For in the Embedded Software Engineer: HND in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience Proven experience in a software More ❯

Senior Test Software Engineer Location: Stevenage Salary: Up to £75,000 (DOE) Headline Benefits: A bonus of up to £2,500, Paid Overtime, Strong pension, 25 days annual leave with the option to accrue 15 additional days flexi leave, enhanced parental leave. We’re working with an award-winning, engineering organisation, who are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will work within Test Software, collaborating across Electronic Engineering, a Test Centre of Excellence and Software Engineering to deliver a UK- wide test capability. The Senior Software Engineer role The Test Software team work to deliver test capability in partnership with colleagues in Electronic Design, the Test Centre of Excellence and … other areas of Software Engineering. Their mission is to facilitate robust and timely testing of missile systems. Spanning a diverse portfolio of work packages, the team directly influences the company’s product certification, manufacturing output and support activities. Specifically, they are responsible for developing and supporting software packages that utilise Test Equipment hardware to configure, verify and validate More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer Location: Cambridge, UK Employment Type: Full time Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to work on innovative projects in a dynamic and supportive environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team where you'll have the chance to make a real impact while benefiting from the stability and backing of … a global organisation. What you'll be doing: Developing and maintaining embedded software for prototype and production systems in line with OEM and international standards. Creating and maintaining library blocks to enable re-use of IP across multiple products. Supporting customer integration through on-site assistance with parametrisation, calibration, troubleshooting, and code correction. Carrying out verification, validation, and testing … of developed software solutions for assigned projects. Working as part of a team in an agile environment, balancing flexibility with accountability to deliver results. Following established processes while actively contributing to improvements in development and testing methods. What we're looking for: Degree or equivalent in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Applied Physics, or More ❯

Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineer - C# actively looking for a new role? Do you live in the Hertfordshire area or would love the opportunity to relocate and work in one of the UK's most exciting tech hubs? If so, my client has a superb role available to strengthen their R&D team. You will play a … key role in in all aspects of design, implementation and debugging of software to bespoke robotic applications. In this experienced Senior Software Engineer - C# job based in Royston you will be responsible for the following: Design user interfaces that are both intuitive and easy to navigate. Oversee the complete software development lifecycle for new projects, taking accountability … for the software aspects of assigned responsibilities. The successful applicant for this Senior Software Engineer - C# job based in Royston you must be: Proficient in C# and .NET. Have a 2:1 or above degree in electronic engineering, software engineering, or a comparable technical field. Provable professional experience in a related technical position. Previous experience More ❯

Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineer - C# actively looking for a new role? Do you live in the Hertfordshire area or would love the opportunity to relocate and work in one of the UK's most exciting tech hubs? If so, my client has a superb role available to strengthen their R&D team. You will play a … key role in in all aspects of design, implementation and debugging of software to bespoke robotic applications. In this experienced Senior Software Engineer - C# job based in Royston you will be responsible for the following: Design user interfaces that are both intuitive and easy to navigate. Oversee the complete software development lifecycle for new projects, taking accountability … for the software aspects of assigned responsibilities. The successful applicant for this Senior Software Engineer - C# job based in Royston you must be: Proficient in C# and .NET. Have a 2:1 or above degree in electronic engineering, software engineering, or a comparable technical field. Provable professional experience in a related technical position. Previous experience More ❯

Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineer - C# actively looking for a new role? Do you live in the Hertfordshire area or would love the opportunity to relocate and work in one of the UK's most exciting tech hubs? If so, my client has a superb role available to strengthen their R&D team. You will play a … key role in in all aspects of design, implementation and debugging of software to bespoke robotic applications. In this experienced Senior Software Engineer - C# job based in Royston you will be responsible for the following: Design user interfaces that are both intuitive and easy to navigate. Oversee the complete software development lifecycle for new projects, taking accountability … for the software aspects of assigned responsibilities. The successful applicant for this Senior Software Engineer - C# job based in Royston you must be: Proficient in C# and .NET. Have a 2:1 or above degree in electronic engineering, software engineering, or a comparable technical field. Provable professional experience in a related technical position. Previous experience More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer - Automotive £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience | Cambridge area | Permanent We have been steadily building our team and there are huge plans for 2026! This is an excellent opportunity to join at a time where you can make your mark, whilst also benefiting from the stability and backing of a well-established parent company. Key … Responsibilities Develop and maintain embedded software for prototype and production systems to OEM and international standards. Build and maintain reusable library blocks to leverage IP across multiple products. Provide customer integration support, including on-site parametrisation, calibration, troubleshooting, and code correction. Carry out verification, validation, and testing of developed software solutions. Work collaboratively in an agile team environment … managing tasks with flexibility and self-direction. Follow established processes while contributing to improvements in development and testing workflows. Ideal Experience Degree (or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Applied Physics, or similar. Proven software development experience within automotive , aerospace, medical, or similar safety-critical environments. Strong C programming skills for embedded applications More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer – Automotive £35,000 – £50,000 depending on experience | Cambridge area | Permanent We have been steadily building our team and there are huge plans for 2026! This is an excellent opportunity to join at a time where you can make your mark, whilst also benefiting from the stability and backing of a well-established parent company. Key … Responsibilities Develop and maintain embedded software for prototype and production systems to OEM and international standards. Build and maintain reusable library blocks to leverage IP across multiple products. Provide customer integration support, including on-site parametrisation, calibration, troubleshooting, and code correction. Carry out verification, validation, and testing of developed software solutions. Work collaboratively in an agile team environment … managing tasks with flexibility and self-direction. Follow established processes while contributing to improvements in development and testing workflows. Ideal Experience Degree (or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Applied Physics, or similar. Proven software development experience within automotive , aerospace, medical, or similar safety-critical environments. Strong C programming skills for embedded applications More ❯

We have a great opportunity for an experienced ADA embedded software engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of current and future missile control systems! Salary : Circa £57,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with … 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: Software Engineering develops real-time embedded software for a wide range of missile subsystems and components. We are looking for a self-motivated embedded software engineer who … can develop and deliver software on time, on cost and on quality for the current generation of missile systems – This really is rocket science! As an ADA Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing software to company processes and agreed timescales, acting proactively and reporting into a Software Design Authority/Software Project More ❯

Varied real-world problem-solving for highly technical software company Do you enjoy the problem-solving aspects of software engineering but are looking for something more people focused? Does the usual progression of becoming a line manager send shivers down your spine? Then this troubleshooting role might be for you! This engineering company produces highly technical … software that integrates with a great variety of hardware providing enhancements to both the hardware’s capabilities and its user interface. Both the variety in hardware and the depth of features inevitably lead to thorny problems that have to be tracked down, understood, and solved. In this role you will work closely with both customer engineers and the internal … software team to do just this. A software engineering background is a must, but the exact technologies and sectors you’ve been working in are less important. The ability to solve complex software problems, navigate through large codebases, and communicate complex topics are the key skills. The customer base is large and varied, from multi-nationals More ❯

Stevenage Software Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Salary : £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4-5 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 … plus option to purchase extra holiday Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days Facilities : fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The opportunity The Software team at MBDA deliver software for the next generation of weapons in an ever evolving environment to support those on the battlefield! Our teams provide a range of … products from high integrity real time software running on our weapon systems, software infrastructures (i.e. DevOps) and production test software to support functional test & manufacturing. We use a variety of programming languages, software tools and software lifecycle methodologies to achieve this. You will get exposure to aspects of a software development lifecycle, a chance More ❯

Software Engineer - Colchester - Up to 34,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you a motivated software graduate with a passion for electronics and product development? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance electronic test and measurement solutions. This is a well-established global … Their products are trusted across industries such as aerospace, automotive, defence, medical devices, and electronics manufacturing, supporting the development and verification of complex technologies worldwide. The Role As a Software Engineer , you will play a key part in developing, testing, and maintaining hardware-dependent software applications that support cutting-edge test and verification products. You will also contribute … to improving existing software tools, creating new solutions to enhance customer experience, and providing technical support both internally and externally. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work on diverse projects in a collaborative environment while building a rewarding career with long-term progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities Develop, test, and debug software applications linked to hardware More ❯

Software Engineer - Colchester - Up to £34,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you a motivated software graduate with a passion for electronics and product development? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance electronic test and measurement solutions. This is a well-established global … Their products are trusted across industries such as aerospace, automotive, defence, medical devices, and electronics manufacturing, supporting the development and verification of complex technologies worldwide. The Role As a Software Engineer , you will play a key part in developing, testing, and maintaining hardware-dependent software applications that support cutting-edge test and verification products. You will also contribute … to improving existing software tools, creating new solutions to enhance customer experience, and providing technical support both internally and externally. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work on diverse projects in a collaborative environment while building a rewarding career with long-term progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities Develop, test, and debug software applications linked to hardware More ❯