Software Project Leader

About the job

Software Project Lead The opportunity: Technology matters more at MBDA. Our ever-evolving team powers the business across Europe and brings the next generation of defence solutions to life. Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle. And, in a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better. Join us as a Software Project Lead and take our technology and your career into new territories. You will be responsible for developing the on-board software for the next generation of Missile Systems. This is a leadership role and involves leading a team to deliver embedded software on time, on cost and on quality.

What we're looking for from you: A leader in software (experienced or aspiring) focussed on team leadership and delivering software: • Proven ability to technical manage a team of software developers • Project management skills to ensure good planning, delivery and cost control of software The ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the company across a range of mediums, including reporting of progress, blockers and achievements. A good understanding of software and the software development lifecycle including configuration management tools and techniques, to be able to provide effective oversight. The ability to elicit and understand requirements and available design solutions so that you can produce accurate and cost effective estimates of work to be undertaken. • Understanding of UML and C, C++ and/or Ada Languages.