1 month ago
Stevenage, United Kingdom or Bristol, United KingdomMid Level
Responsibilities
- Develop greenfield simulation capabilities and improve and accelerate existing software product lines.
- Build advanced 3D rendering software for physics-driven RF and EO/IR scene generation.
- Translate physical models of propagation and sensing into efficient software libraries or applications.
- Integrate simulation products into software- and hardware-based test and modelling environments.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand requirements and identify risks, opportunities, and technical options.
- Contribute to internal research, explore emerging technologies including AI, and help shape future simulation capabilities.
- Work independently and collaborate with colleagues across engineering disciplines.
- At higher grades, own projects and remain accountable for delivery to one or more programmes.
Requirements
- Practical experience with C++ and GPU programming using one or more of CUDA, OpenGL, or Vulkan.
- Understanding of the physics behind RF or EO/IR propagation and sensing.
- Experience translating physical models into efficient software libraries or applications.
- Experience delivering maintainable software using unit testing, system testing, version control such as Git, and CI/CD.
- A degree in Software Engineering, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Relevant experience may come from professional work, academia, research, or substantial independent projects.
- Applicants must be British citizens or dual UK nationals with British citizenship, subject to applicable nationality and right-to-work restrictions.
- Successful candidates must undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks after offer.
Benefits
- Salary of approximately £53,000–£60,000 depending on experience.
- Company bonus of up to £2,500 based on company performance.
- Maximum total employer and employee pension contribution of up to 14%.
- Paid overtime opportunities and up to 15 additional flexi-leave days.
- Flexible working arrangements with 2–4 days per week on-site due to workload classification.
- Enhanced parental leave, including up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with additional enhancements for other types of leave and fertility support.
- Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking.
- Healthcare Cash Plan covering eligible everyday healthcare expenses.
- Employee-led inclusion networks and recruitment support or adjustments where required.
About MBDA
MBDA designs and manufactures missiles and integrated missile systems for land, sea, and air forces, selling to governments and prime contractors. Formed in 2001 and headquartered in Le Plessis-Robinson, France, it is jointly owned by Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo. Its portfolio includes well-known systems such as Aster, Meteor, Exocet, and Storm Shadow/SCALP used by European and allied militaries.