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Airbus • Getafe, Spain

ISR Software Engineer

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

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

The selected candidate will join the FITS Software Department. We have opened a position to be part of the team that has successfully developed more than 20 versions of the Fully Integrated Tactical Mission (FITS) for more than 16 different customers around the world. The team is multidisciplinary and highly innovative, facing key challenges in the defense sector. The jobholder will reinforce our software development unit, taking part in embedded software development projects for ISR Mission Systems in L&M (mainly C-295), UAVs, and/or Tankers platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

  • Analyze and Define: Perform the analysis of functional system requirements and define software requirements using DOORS.
  • Design and Model: Model the Software Detailed Design for specific functionalities in UML using Rational Rose.
  • Develop and Code: Implement and code Software Components using C++ and Python.
  • Verify and Validate: Define Software Qualification Tests, validate requirements, and execute Unit, Component, and Integration Tests.
  • Manage Configuration: Handle software components configuration via GIT and/or CVS, and manage problem resolution (Change Proposals/bugs) in JIRA.
  • Act as Focal Point: Coordinate with the rest of the organization regarding assigned functionalities, providing problem analysis, support, and improvement ideas.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:

  • Education: Educated in a Computer Science, Telecommunication, Industrial Engineering degree, or equivalent discipline.
  • Between 2 and 5 years of proven experience in C/C++ development, Software Design with UML, Software Verification, Requirements Management, and Software Configuration/problem tracking. Experience in local network configuration and knowledge of network protocols is also required.
  • Soft skills: Willingness to develop yourself, grow, learn, and maintain a proactive mindset.
  • Languages: Negotiation level of English and Spanish (mandatory).
  • Technical knowledge: Embedded systems tools, DOORS, Rational Rose, CVS/GIT, and JIRA.
  • Specific Requirement: Be in a position to obtain Security Personal Clearance up to NATO/OCCAR SECRET.

Valuable / Nice to have:

  • Experience with scripting languages (Python) and HMI/GIS technologies (Carmenta, QT, ILOGMaps, ILOGViews).
  • Experience with ISR Sensor integration (Radar, EO/IR, IFF, AIS, ADS-B, MAD, Acoustic, Anti-pollution system, Armament) and Avionics protocols (ARINC-429, 1553, AFDX).
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket), and knowledge of Mission Systems.

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:

  • Work-Life Balance: Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year, along with a hybrid model of working when possible to promote balance.
  • Financial & Perks: Attractive salary, life/health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, study grants, and special rates on various products.
  • Mobility: Collective transport service subject to working calendar and home location.
  • On-site Facilities: Access to a free canteen, kindergarten, and medical office at the site.
  • Growth & Culture: Excellent upskilling opportunities, great development prospects in a multicultural environment, and the possibility to collaborate in social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

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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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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