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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 ❯

Head of Software Engineering/CTO - Bedfordshire - £120-140K 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 … 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 ❯

Using C# for robotic applications and delivering applied technologies This applied robotics company develops both software and hardware that is used in the field. They have successfully delivered multiple versions of their mobile robots, used by partner customers. Their latest projects are testament to new features and technologies to improve their robots, and they are currently recruiting for their … engineering team. This hands-on software engineering position is for an experienced, senior level and technically adept hands-on technologist to work on a range of software development and engineering activities including implementing best practice software design patterns and architecture within an agile environment. As a senior member of the engineering team, you … will help scale their software, provide technical input for new projects, mentor junior members of the team, and ensure high levels of quality are adhered to for the codebase. Requirements Extensive demonstrable experience in coding and software engineering using C# and .NET; coupled with experience with Python and Linux. Experience interacting with complex hardware products ideally within 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 ❯

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 ❯

A Software Project Manager will join a thriving Technical Consultancy to play a key role in delivering technical projects with significant software components across a range of Industry sectors. This highly customer-facing position includes collaboration with sales, engineering and client teams. A competitive salary will be offered to C£80K with Hybrid workingand Company Bonus scheme. … Responsibilities will for the Software Project Manager include: The successful Software Project Manager will lead the planning and delivery of software led projects; working closely with electronics and embedded systems teams. Youll provide motivation and leadership; will apply structured project management approaches as well as supporting continuous improvement in project delivery processes. You'll work closely with … Clients to ensure projects are delivered to specification and budget. The Software Project Manager should bring: A minimum of a Bachelors/Masters degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or similar subject. Prince2/PMP or similar beneficial. Proven experience of managing complex software development projects. Good people management skills. Technical fluency across a range of software More ❯

Overview At Codvo, software and people transformations go hand-in-hand. We are a global empathy-led technology services company. Product innovation and mature software engineering are part of our core DNA. Respect, Fairness, Growth, Agility, and Inclusiveness are the core values that we aspire to live by each day. We continue to expand our digital strategy … and development of Proof of Concept (PoC) projects to demonstrate the feasibility and value of our solutions for specific client use cases. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with our Engineering teams to ensure proposed solutions are feasible, scalable, and align with the platform's core architectural principles. Partner with the Product team to provide feedback from the field that … practices, and integrate this knowledge into solution designs. Required Qualifications & Skills Experience: 8+ years of experience in a technical role such as Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or senior-level Software Engineering, with at least 3+ years in a client-facing capacity. Architectural Expertise: Proven ability to design and document complex, distributed, and scalable software systems. Deep understanding More ❯

Trainee Software Tester Location: Meriden, Coventry Salary: £25,000 - 30,000 Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm (fully office based) We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Software Tester with commercial experience, either through a previous role, industrial placement, or graduate scheme. You will be joining a growing development team near Coventry. In this role, you will … build on your foundation in software testing to support the delivery of reliable, high-quality software products. You will be involved in the full testing lifecycle, including test case design, bug reporting, regression testing, and contributing to team discussions about quality and improvements. This is an ideal opportunity if you have taken your first steps in testing and … to be part of a collaborative Agile team where you can continue to develop technically while gaining exposure to modern testing practices and tools. Key Responsibilities of the Trainee Software Tester: Design and execute test cases based on user stories and acceptance criteria Document and report bugs, helping to troubleshoot issues with developers Contribute to functional, regression, and exploratory More ❯

Software Design Engineer - C++NorwichSalary - up to £65k (doe)Currently searching for an experienced Embedded C++ Software Engineer to join an established systems and product specialist based in Norwich. You will be part of a talented team of C++ Embedded Design Engineers who offer integrity enthusiasm and who are passionate about delivering high quality software!As one of … their engineers you will offer a strong background in embedded software design and C++. Key Responsibilities Contributes to the full lifecycle of embedded software development requirements Design through to implementation, testing, and delivery Continuous improvement in code quality, security and system performance Generating code where necessary in support of the software solutions Maintaining familiarity with applicable standards …/techniques and assure compliance where applicable Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to the software solutions Generating code where necessary in support of the software solutions About You This business is looking for someone with strong embedded C++ design skills Proven experience in a software engineering role Real-time embedded C++ software for Linux More ❯

Software Design Engineer - C++ Norwich Salary - up to £65k (doe) Currently searching for an experienced Embedded C++ Software Engineer to join an established systems and product specialist based in Norwich. You will be part of a talented team of C++ Embedded Design Engineers who offer integrity enthusiasm and who are passionate about delivering high quality software! As … one of their engineers you will offer a strong background in embedded software design and C++. Key Responsibilities Contributes to the full lifecycle of embedded software development requirements Design through to implementation, testing, and delivery Continuous improvement in code quality, security and system performance Generating code where necessary in support of the software solutions Maintaining familiarity with … applicable standards/techniques and assure compliance where applicable Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to the software solutions Generating code where necessary in support of the software solutions About You This business is looking for someone with strong embedded C++ design skills Proven experience in a software engineering role Real-time embedded C++ software More ❯

Software-Focused Project Manager - Embedded Systems Location: Cambridgeshire (South) Type: Full-Time Working Pattern: Hybrid (Minimum 3 Days Office-Based) Salary: Competitive Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering innovative, software-led solutions? Join our growing team and help shape technically complex, high-impact projects across a range of sectors. This is a highly … client-facing role requiring close collaboration with sales, engineering, and customer teams to define, secure, and deliver cutting-edge software projects - often with electronics or embedded systems elements. The Role Full-time position, reporting to the Head of Project Management Based in South Cambridgeshire, with hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office) Occasional UK and international travel … to support project delivery or business development Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of software-led technical projects across diverse industries Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to scope, estimate, and shape project proposals Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risks, using structured PM methodologies Foster strong client relationships and ensure clear communication at all levels More ❯

Principal Software Engineer with a Java backend/full-stack experienceto take a lead role in designing and architectingthe SaaS platform for an early-stage clean-tech startup on a mission to accelerate the shift to a greener energy worldby optimising complex grid-scalebattery assets for asset owners through data, ML, and SaaS innovation. Proximity to Cambridge would be … although a remote role across the UK/with some company meetups . Salary £70-90k + Bens + Options Key skills you will bring as a Principal Software Engineer would include : Proven track record in building enterprise-grade Java/Microservices backend systems (Spring Boot or Micronaut preferred) Cloud Native development ideally with AWS Proven experience in … distributed systems/Kafka/event-drivensystems Deep understanding of software architecture, patterns, scaling/resilienceand ideally with domain-driven design . Hands-on expertise with platform engineering/DevOps practices (Kubernetes, Terraform, containers, CI/CD, ECS, Gitlab etc). A proactive, startup mindset with the ability to balance strategy and execution. Nice to have skills as More ❯

Job title: Software Team Lead Location: Great Baddow/Cowes/Broad Oak - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Take ownership of end-to-end software development … delivery. You'll be the communicator who ensures seamless alignment, shared goals, and help build a culture of trust across the organisation Own the planning, execution, and review of software development to ensure every solution is seamlessly integrated and compliant with industry standards Lead the delivery of software projects that hit every mark-on budget, on time, and … achieving customer satisfaction and contractual excellence by balancing cost, quality, and performance with sharp focus and proactive leadership Your skills and experiences: Degree level qualified in computer science or software engineering background or relevant experience Experience in the Software development lifecycle and processes (e.g. design, coding, unit testing, system testing), and tools (e.g. UML design tools, software More ❯