Embedded Navigation Software Development Engineer (m/f)

Job Description

Job Description:

Airbus Commercial looking for an Embedded Navigation Software Development Engineer (m/f) in Toulouse. You will join the Avionics Software department, within Avionics and Simulation products engineering domain.

This organization is an in-house avionics equipment and simulators supplier. Engineers in this domain are responsible for the design, the development, the production and the support of critical embedded products (e.g. Flight Controls, Flight Warning, Communication, Maintenance equipment) for all Airbus aircraft.

This organization is also Chamber of Reference on Software and Electronics thanks to accomplished and experienced teams. The scope of activities also extends to other Airbus divisions and partners in some cases.

Your working environment :

Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!

How we care for you :

• Financial rewards : Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
  
• Work / Life Balance : Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
  
• Wellbeing / Health : Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
  
• Individual development : Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.
  

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.

Your challenges :

• Design, implement, and verify complex 3D Trajectory Prediction Computation and Monitoring algorithms (Guidance and Navigation).
  
• Act as the technical expert for integrating and managing critical Avionics Databases, with a focus on terrain, navigation and performance data formats, generation, and efficient access from the embedded code.
  
• Develop embedded real-time software following the entire development V-cycle, from high-level specification analysis to final validation on definitive hardware.
  
• Analyze high-level system requirements to define clear, challenged software specifications, proposing robust and modular architectural solutions.
  
• Achieve the integration and verification activities with the hardware using specialized test means such as probes, bus analyzers, emulators, and/or with simulated environments.
  
• Ensure related support activities: failure report analysis and responding to technical requests.
  
• Drive continuous improvement in software engineering processes and tooling (DevOps), introducing advanced algorithms or technologies to enhance system performance.
  
• Define, follow up, and acceptance of subcontracted activities and deliverables in conformity with management rules.
  

You will also participate to some software Chamber of Reference activities such as assessments of Airbus equipment suppliers.

Your boarding pass :

1. Navigation Expertise (Mandatory) :

• Proven experience with Flight Management System (FMS) architectures and concepts.
  
• Deep understanding of 3D Trajectory Calculation, Prediction, and Guidance implementation challenges.
  
• Practical experience manipulating geometrical reference frames (e.g., WGS84, ECEF, Mercator) in an embedded context.
  
• Experience implementing and verifying graph traversal algorithms used in route/pathfinding optimization.
  

2. Critical Database Management :

• Expertise with avionics database formats (e.g., Terrain, Navigation and Performance).
  
• Knowledge of database generation processes and efficient, low-level data access methods from embedded code.
  

3. Embedded Software Skills :

• Experience in Critical Real-Time embedded software development with the DO-178C certification process (DAL A to E).
  
• Mastery of the C language (C99/C11 standards) for low-level embedded development, including memory and real-time optimization.
  
• Familiarity with software engineering methods and tools (standard DevOps environment in a high-integrity setting).
  
• Follow skills would be additional assets:
  
• Knowledge of formal verification or model checking techniques.
  
• Prior experience defining and monitoring subcontracted software activities.
  

Soft Skills & Profile :

• You are recognized for being a strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Open mindset and analytical approach to problem-solving.
  
• An advanced level of English and French is required.
  

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

Not a 100% match ? No worries ! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

Take your career to a new level and apply online now !

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 Operations SAS

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Software Engineering

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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.