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Airbus • Getafe, Spain

Aerial Delivery Software Engineer

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

A vacancy for an Onboard Safety-Critical Software Engineer in Aerial Delivery department has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe.

The duties and responsibilities of the Onboard Safety Critical Software Engineer for the Department of Aerial Delivery Software will be the following:

  • To be in charge of the Software Requirements Specification for the Onboard Safety Critical Computers developed inside the AD Domain.
  • To be in charge of the Hardware/Software Integration Testing for the Onboard Safety Critical Computers developed inside the AD Domain.
  • To be involved in the development of the Software DO-178B DAL B for the Onboard Computers developed under the responsibility of the Aerial Delivery domain, and to be involved in its verification (testing, reviews and analysis).
  • Develop considering the following factors: Safety, Quality, Systems Performance, Cost, Environmental, Operational and Industrial Requirements.

For such purposes the following skills are required:

  • Degree in Computer or Software Engineering.
  • At least 6 years of experience in similar positions.
  • Advanced level in English.
  • Demonstrated experience in Software Development.
  • Knowledge of programming languages as C/C++.
  • Desirable experience in SW verification tools.
  • Desirable knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems.
  • Desirable experience in Software Certification Processes applying the RTCA DO-178B/C up to DAL A/B.
  • Desirable Worst-Case Execution Time Analysis techniques.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

  • Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
  • Attractive salary.
  • Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
  • Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
  • Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
  • On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
  • Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
  • Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Software Engineering

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Company benefits

Accrued annual leave
Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Bike parking
Coaching
Complimentary Medical Services
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Enhanced sick pay
Family health insurance
Health insurance
In house training
Language lessons
Mentoring
On-site gym
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Referral bonus
Sabbaticals
Teambuilding days
Mental health support
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders

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