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Airbus • Toulouse, France

Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer - Air-Ground Datalink Systems (m/f)

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Job Description

Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer - Air-Ground Datalink Systems (f/m) to join our Avionics Software based in Toulouse, France.

This organization is an in-house avionics equipment and simulators supplier. Engineers in this domain are responsible for the design, the development, the production and the support of critical embedded products (e.g. Flight Controls, Flight Warning, Communication, Maintenance equipment) for all Airbus aircraft.

This organization is also Chamber of Reference on Software and Electronics thanks to accomplished and experienced teams. The scope of activities also extends to other Airbus divisions and partners in some cases.

As an experienced Engineer, you will actively drive and participate in the detailed design, coding, and verification (up to DAL C) of real-time software modules for our Datalink systems. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring full compliance with communication standards (ATN, ACARS, CPDLC)

Your working environment :

Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities !

How we care for you :

  • Financial rewards : Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
  • Work / Life Balance : Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
  • Wellbeing / Health : Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
  • Individual development : Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.


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.

Your challenges :

In-Depth Expertise in Avionics Datalink Standards (Mandatory) :

  • Practical mastery of ATN and ACARS protocols, including detailed knowledge of ARINC 618 and ARINC 619 specifications.
  • Practical experience with Data Serialization (ASN.1) for complex message processing, specifically CPDLC PDUs.


Data Serialization (ASN.1):

  • Essential practical experience using ASN.1 (Abstract Syntax Notation One) to define, encode, and decode complex ATC messages, particularly CPDLC Protocol Data Units (PDUs).
  • Develop embedded real-time software following development process from the high-level specification analysis to the integration and the validation on the definitive hardware.
  • Ensure end-to-end integration of the software with the target hardware and advanced test benches (Bus Analyzers, Radio Link Simulators, etc.), and validate the real-time performance and reliability of communications.
  • Act as the technical Subject Matter Specialist on ATN/ACARS protocols and Data Serialization (ASN.1) to mentor junior profiles within the team and ensure the sustainability of technical know-how.
  • Ensure the related support activity: failure report analysis, answer to technical requests.
  • Improve the ways of working; bring new design solutions and technologies.
  • Define, follow-up and receipt the subcontracted activities and deliverables, in conformity with the subcontracting management rules.
  • Manage your activities following the expected schedule, budget and quality.
  • Participate to the improvement of the Department performance.


Your boarding pass :

Strong experience in Avionics Datalink :

  • In-Depth knowledge and practical experience with ATN and ACARS protocols and architectures
  • Mastery of Data Serialization techniques, notably ASN.1 (Abstract Syntax Notation One), and experience processing complex ATC messages (e.g., CPDLC Protocol Data Units - PDUs).
  • Familiarity with the technical specifications: ARINC 618 and ARINC 619.


In addition, following skills and exeperience are required :

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience (or specify relevant number) in Critical Real-Time Software Development with proven familiarity with the DO-178C certification process.
  • Critical Real-Time embedded software development vs certification (DO178-C, DAL-A to E)
  • Mastery of the C language for embedded development, including optimization techniques for memory and real-time performance
  • Solid experience with Software Engineering practices and tools (including version control, continuous integration, and standard DEVOPS workflows) in a high-integrity development setting.
  • Open mind-set, good communication skills and good team working


Follow skills would be additional assets :

  • Embedded Security Awareness: Understanding of security challenges related to the integrity, authentication, and resilience of Air-Ground data link communications.
  • Security Standards: Familiarity with the objectives of avionics security standards (ED-202A /DO326A & ED-203A/DO356A)
  • You are recognized for being a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • An advanced level of English and French is required.


This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

Not a 100% match? No worries ! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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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 Operations SAS

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Software Engineering

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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.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Annual bonus
Enhanced maternity leave
Open to compressed hours
Accrued annual leave
Sabbaticals
Enhanced sick pay
Adoption leave
Health insurance
Enhanced paternity leave
Family health insurance
Complimentary Medical Services
Referral bonus
Bike parking
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Teambuilding days
In house training
Employee discounts

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