Embedded Software Engineer – Germany | AIRBUS

Orbital Critical Systems; Manching, Taufkirchen, Donauwörth; Remote; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

German language training

Relocation assistance

German tax return covered (first year)

Team-building activities

Job summary

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) in Germany seeks Embedded Software Engineers for on-site work in Manching, Taufkirchen, and Donauwörth. The role focuses on designing and delivering embedded software in C/C++, with rigorous debugging and performance optimization.

You will participate in reviews, requirements, and documentation, collaborating with Systems, Electronics, Verification, and Safety teams. Applicants should hold a relevant engineering degree, have hands-on embedded C/C++

Qualifications

• Hands-on embedded software development in C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software in C/C++.
• Perform software debugging, analysis and optimization.
• Contribute to technical reviews, requirements and documentation.
• Collaborate with Systems, Electronics, Verification and Safety teams.
• Ensure compliance with DO-178C, MISRA, AQAP.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

C1 English

Education

Electronics / Telecommunications / Computer Engineering / Aerospace / Industrial (degree)

Job description

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) a leading company in safety‑critical software for aerospace, defence and transport, is looking for Embedded Software Engineers to join our on‑site teams in Germany.

The positions are on‑site in Germany, with opportunities available in Manching, Taufkirchen and Donauwörth.

Why join us?

Competitive salary: 50,000 – 65,000 €

Support in finding accommodation and German language training.

Full relocation assistance, administrative support

The company covers the cost of your German tax return during the first year

Permanent German contract + long‑term projects

Team-building activities and regular technical follow‑ups

Multicultural, inclusive, and innovative environment

What you will do:

• Design and develop embedded software in C/C++
• Perform software debugging, analysis, and performance optimization.
• Contribute to technical reviews, requirements definition, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Systems, Electronics, Verification, and Safety teams.
• Ensure compliance with Defense-related standards (e.g., DO-178C, MISRA, AQAP).

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Aerospace, Industrial, or similar.
• Relevant hands-on experience in embedded software in C/C++
• C1 English Level – mandatory.
• German C1 (will be a plus)
• Applicants must hold citizenship of a European country.