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Working at Airbus

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Join Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe, Spain as a Simulation Software Engineer. In this permanent, full-time professional role, you will develop graphical user interfaces and HMI software for complex simulation and virtualization assets in an international Agile environment.

Requirements

  • Degree or Master Degree in Software, Aeronautical, Telecommunication Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Mandatory experience in web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, nodejs, GIS libraries, Electron) and/or standalone applications (Qt, C++, Python).
  • Good English skills (B2/C1).
  • Experience in the aviation, simulation, or defence industry is beneficial.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • JavaScript & Web Technologies: Design and develop front-end and back-end web applications, user interfaces, and graphical components for simulation tools.
  • Software Architecture & Design: Derive system requirements and design software module architectures for new simulator functionalities.
  • HMI & Standalone Development: Build standalone applications and human-machine interfaces using technologies such as Qt, C++, and Python.
  • Testing & Integration: Perform integration testing to ensure seamless operation of complex simulation assets.
  • Potential transition routes: People from Web Developer or Full-Stack Engineer roles may bring strong JavaScript and web technology skills, alongside meeting technical engineering requirements.

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for new engineers in order to cover the increase of workload due to current new programs.

We are looking for Simulation Software Engineers to reinforce our Future Capabilities Simulation team in Getafe, who will take part in the definition and implementation of complex simulation assets for all programs. You will be part of the core team to develop graphical user interfaces for multiple products and programs in the scope of simulation and virtualization.

You will work in an international environment which requires close coordination with internal colleagues, stakeholders and external partner companies. As members of an already existing team that works in an Agile way of working, an Agile mind-set is a must for the position.

Your tasks consist mainly of:

- Design and develop Human Machine Interface software for our simulation solutions.

- Derive system requirements from operational requirements.

- Design architecture of software modules for new simulator functionalities

- Perform integration testing

- Occasional Travels abroad (mainly within the EU)

We are looking for a candidate with the following skills and experience:

  • Degree (or Master Degree) in Software /Aeronautical/ Telecommunication Engineering or a related discipline
  • Web technology
  • Javascript software development. Front-end and back-end (full-stack).
  • Knowledge on ES6, Web Components, Proxies, JS Async, Workers, HTML Canvas Graphic.
  • Web page design HTML and CSS.
  • Knowledge in nodejs and ExpressJS framework.
  • Knowledge in any common template engie (as Pug, Mustache, Dust, ...)
  • Knowledge in GIS library as Openlayers, Cesium, MapLibre-GPL. Valuable knowledge on GIS servers (as Geoserver).
  • Knowledge in Electron framework.
  • Valuable knowledge on WebRTC, ffmpeg and/or gstreamer.
  • Valuable knowledge on WebGL.

We would like a profile with capabilities on standalone applications too.

- HMI development on technology as Qt.

- Software knowledge on C++ and/or Python.

In addition:

- Experience in the aviation / simulation / defence industry would be beneficial

- Good English skills (B2/C1)

- Excellent skills in Software Developments.

In case you have contributed to Open Source projects, please feel free to include a link to your Github / Bitbucket / Gitlab profile

Related Technologies:

Experience in one or more of the following technologies is mandatory:

  • Training Simulators.
  • Distributed technologies.
  • Web Frameworks experience.
  • UI design and testing.
  • Cloud computing.
  • Web Services.
  • GIS assets
  • Virtual Engineering

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:
Sub-system development

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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Airbus

Simulation Software Engineer. GUI/HMI profile

Getafe

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