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Airbus • Getafe, Spain

On-Board Aircraft Performance Software Developer - 1GZCF (D/F/M)

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Software Developer - Aircraft Performance Tools has arisen within Airbus Operations, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Airbus Flight Physics Capability Operations team (1GZC). We are a transnational team responsible for developing, delivering, and maintaining a rich portfolio of Aircraft Performance Modelling & Simulation tools. We develop software that enables our aircraft to fly safely and efficiently in all flight phases and equip aircraft avionics systems with on-board performance data.

This specific role will focus on developing On-Board Aircraft Performance tools to generate, control, and deliver aircraft performance databases embedded in avionics functions (like the Flight Management System) across all Airbus families. Furthermore, you will work with simulation tools that emulate these embedded functions. This position involves close collaboration with the local end-user community within Airbus Commercial Aircraft, as well as with Airbus Defence & Space, particularly concerning applications for the A400M program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

  • Requirements & Specifications: Capture, understand, and translate internal Airbus end-users’ needs into tangible objectives, software specifications, and user stories.
  • Software 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 end-users in Airbus Commercial Aircraft & Airbus Defence & Space by investigating and resolving identified problems in a timely manner.
  • Project Management: Manage administrative and project tasks associated with the software tools portfolio, including subcontracting activities.
  • Continuous Growth: Learn and understand business processes across Flight Physics and especially Aircraft Performance to improve the tool landscape.

SKILLS

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

  • Education: Aeronautical, Industrial, Software Engineering degree or a related discipline.
  • Technical knowledge: Good software development skills and solid knowledge of Linux environments and DevOps / CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, Artifactory...).
  • Soft skills: High adaptability, enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, and a 'can-do' attitude to effectively interact with local & transnational teams, subcontractors, and customers.
  • Languages: Advanced level in English (essential for daily work within this transnational team).
  • Valuable / Nice to have: * Experience with the application of DO-200 Standards (Processing Aeronautical Data).
    • Experience or knowledge in Python, C/C++, Java, Matlab, SimuLINK & Fortran (all part of our tool portfolio).
    • General knowledge of Flight Physics, Aircraft Performance, or Airline Operations.

Note: We acknowledge the rich scope of activities in this position and will consider adapting the role to fit your specific profile.

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 sub ject to working calendar/home location.
  • Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
  • On-si te 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 Operations SL

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Flight & Space Physics

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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