DevOps & Software Engineer (d/m/w)

Job Description

Job Description:

To strengthen the Test Frameworks Backend Services Team, Airbus Defence and Space is seeking a motivated and skilled DevOps & Software Engineer (d/f/m).

You will join the Test Frameworks Backend Services team, part of the Test Frameworks and Instrumentation department within the Flight & Integration Test Centre - a Center of Competence at Airbus Defence and Space in Manching, Germany.

As a key contributor to our software integration and delivery pipeline, you will design, develop, and maintain a modern, automated build infrastructure supporting multiple operating systems - including Windows, Linux, and VxWorks - for critical test and simulation frameworks.

We are shaping the future of software integration in next-generation aircraft programs, and we’re looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to drive the evolution of our build and dependency management ecosystem.

Your Location

Manching, located just an hour north of Munich, is a dynamic market town offering a high quality of life. Surrounded by countryside tranquility, it also provides easy access to urban amenities, cultural events, and outdoor recreation. It's an ideal place to balance professional ambitions with personal well-being.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a cross-platform build infrastructure for Windows, Linux, and VxWorks targets
  
• Develop and optimize CMake-based build configurations for complex, multi-component software systems
  
• Integrate and manage Conan as a package manager for C/C++ dependencies across development and integration environments
  
• Automate build, test, and deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and related CI/CD tools
  
• Ensure consistent and reproducible builds across heterogeneous environments (development, integration, test)
  
• Collaborate with software architects and developers to improve build performance, modularity, and scalability
  
• Set up and maintain unit and integration test execution in automated build jobs
  
• Support migration and integration of tools into the Atlassian Toolchain (Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo/Jenkins)
  
• Monitor and optimize build server performance, reliability, and security
  
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of build processes, configurations, infrastructure setups and work instructions
  
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software quality and delivery speed in alignment with DevOps best practices
  

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  
• Deep understanding of software build systems and dependency management in embedded and real-time environments
  
• Proficient in administering and automating builds on Windows and Linux systems
  
• Solid expertise in CI/CD pipelines, preferably with Jenkins, Git, and scripting
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset
  
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English and German
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an agile, interdisciplinary environment
  

Your Benefits

At Airbus, we invest in our employees’ long-term success and well-being. As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:

• Attractive salary and special payments
  
• 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions
  
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
  
• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies
  
• On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten close to the site
  
• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
  
• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard
  

Why Join Us?

At Airbus Defence and Space, you’re not just building software - you’re helping to shape the future of aerospace. Join a team where innovation meets impact, and where your expertise contributes to technologies that protect, connect, and advance our world.

If you are passionate about software excellence, real-time systems, and cutting-edge simulation - and want to grow in a globally connected, forward-thinking environment - we’d love to welcome you to our team.

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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 GmbH

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Testing

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