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Join Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe, Spain as an Embedded Software Engineer. This permanent, full-time professional role offers a hybrid working arrangement. You will design and develop next-generation high-integrity airborne real-time systems, managing the complete software lifecycle from requirements to verification in a collaborative, innovative team environment.

Requirements

  • Education in software, IT, telecommunication, industrial engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in real-time and/or embedded software development.
  • Required technical expertise in C/C++ and/or Ada programming, low-level development, requirements definition, and software verification.
  • Fluent level of English and Spanish.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of DO-178C, cyber-security concepts, SysML/UML, and verification tools like Vector Cast.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • C/C++ and Ada: Deliver robust low-level development and implementation across the full software lifecycle.
  • Software Verification: Execute rigorous testing and verification using tools like Vector Cast to ensure high-integrity standards.
  • Requirements Definition: Partner with system engineers and product managers to define and document precise software requirements.
  • Airworthiness Standards: Apply knowledge of standards such as DO-178C to drive compliant and secure airborne connectivity solutions.
  • Potential transition routes: People from systems engineering or general software engineering roles may bring strong programming and analytical skills, alongside meeting mandatory language and technical requirements.

Job description

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Embedded Software Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

Our team, “Airborne Connectivity” is part of the engineering function in Airbus Defence and Space, designing and developing products, hardware and software, providing connectivity and communications capabilities to our customers. These products are integrated as part of the solutions provided by two out of the three main programme lines in Airbus Defence and Space, Secure Communications in Connected Intelligence, and all military airborne platforms in Military Air Systems (Eurofighter, C295, MRTT, SIRTAP, Eurodrone, etc.)

Be part of the future by making the next generation of high-integrity airborne real-time systems, paving the way for innovation in smart connectivity, distributed networking, and artificial intelligence adoption. You will take part in a high performance team that is involved in the complete lifecycle of the embedded software product, from building the SW requirements, to the final testing and target computer implementation. You should be able to lead and take responsibility on design/architectural decisions, as well as leading the development of specific projects.

TRAVEL REQUIRED : Occasional travel within national and international areas (around 3-day trip).

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM :

  • Work across all the levels of embedded software development according to specific SW standards (SW requirements, SW design, SW coding, SW verification, SW configuration, SW documentation release, SW change management and support to SW QA).
  • Partner with product & program managers, system engineers and validation teams to drive software products.
  • Participate in the planning and scope for the team projects.
  • Support product owners and project managers to deliver high quality software on time.
  • Promote innovation across the department.

ABOUT YOU :

Required skills and qualifications:

  • Educated in software, IT, telecommunication, industrial engineering degree or a related discipline.
  • Expertise on real-time and/or embedded software development.
  • Expertise on defining SW requirements.
  • Expertise on C/C++ and/or Ada programming languages and low-level development.
  • Expertise on software verification.
  • +3 years of experience
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Airbus

Embedded Software Engineer

Getafe
Hybrid
Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Fluent level of English and Spanish.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

  • Knowledge of SW airworthiness certification processes: DO-178C, EFA Standards.
  • Awareness of cyber-security concepts and accreditation processes ( Common Criteria ).
  • Experience on: system & SW design tools ( SysML, UML ), integrated development environment ( GPS, AdaMulti, Eclipse ), verification tools ( Vector Cast, AdaTest95 ).
  • Interest and ability to conciliate multiple perspectives regarding products, projects and processes.

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

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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.

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