
Low-Speed Aircraft Performance Software Developer - 1GZCF (D/F/M)
Job Description
Job Description:
An opportunity for a Software Developer has arisen within Airbus Operations , Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Airbus Flight Physics Capability Operations team (1GZC).
At Airbus, we value inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, committing to ethical, socially, and environmentally responsible practices in designing our products and services. If you are passionate about software development and curious about its application in an aircraft performance context, we encourage you to apply to learn, grow, and tackle challenges with us.
The 1GZC team is a transnational and multidisciplinary team responsible for developing, delivering, and maintaining a rich portfolio of Aircraft Performance Modelling & Simulation tools. We develop the software that enables our aircraft to fly safely and efficiently in all flight phases and equip aircraft avionics systems with on-board performance data.
In this role, you will work at the heart of aircraft performance engineering:
- Low-Speed Flight Regimes: You will work with "OCTOPUS" (our certified A/C performance software built on Fortran77) and contribute to "Optima", a Python-based simulation backbone preparing the next-generation kernels.
- On-Board Tools: You will help evolve tools that generate and deliver performance databases embedded within critical avionics functions, like the Flight Management System (FMS).
- Future Innovation: You will help prepare for future advancements, such as single-pilot operations and optimized flight operations benefiting from new IT systems and computing resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The main tasks of the jobholder will be:
- Requirements Capture: Translate internal Airbus end-users’ needs into tangible objectives, software specifications, and user stories.
- Software Development & Implementation: Implement required software modifications with the support of an experienced subcontracting software development team.
- Testing & Verification: Perform software verification testing, including the definition of robust acceptance criteria.
- User Support: Support internal end-users (Aircraft Performance domain & Customer Services) by investigating and resolving identified problems in a timely manner.
- Project Management: Handle administrative and project tasks associated with the software portfolio, including the management of subcontracting activities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Flight Physics and Customer Services colleagues to design the tool landscape of the future and grow your business process knowledge.
SKILLS
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:
- Education: Aeronautical, Industrial, Software Engineering degree or a related discipline.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong software development skills. A solid knowledge of Linux environments and DevOps / CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, Artifactory) is required.
- Soft Skills: High adaptability, enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and a 'can-do' attitude to work effectively with local, transnational, and subcontractor teams.
- Languages: Advanced level in English (working language of the transnational team).
- Valuable / Nice to Have: * Experience/knowledge in Python, C/C++, Java, Matlab, SimuLINK, or Fortran.
- Specific experience with Fortran (highly valued for the "OCTOPUS" scope/high-performance computing).
- Familiarity with Matlab/SimuLINK (beneficial for On-Board Tools).
- General knowledge of Flight Physics, Aircraft Performance, or Airline Operations.
- Specific experience with Fortran (highly valued for the "OCTOPUS" scope/high-performance computing).
Note: We acknowledge the rich scope of activities in this position and will consider adapting the role to fit your specific profile and experience level.
WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AN AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?
At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefit s:
- 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.
- Be nefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
- On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kind ergarten, 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 & bene fits.
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 SL
Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
Flight & Space Physics
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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.
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