Embedded Software Engineer – Germany | Airbus Projects

Orbital Critical Systems (Grupo CAF); Taufkirchen; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

German language training

Accommodation support

Tax return assistance

Job summary

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) seeks Embedded Software Engineers for on-site roles in Germany, with opportunities in Manching, Taufkirchen, and Donauwörth. You will design and develop embedded software in C/C++, perform debugging and performance optimization, and contribute to reviews and requirements.

Collaboration with Systems, Electronics, Verification and Safety teams is essential. Requirements include a degree in electronics or related fields, hands-on embedded C/C++ experience, C1

Qualifications

• Degree in electronics, telecommunications, computer engineering, aerospace, or similar.
• Hands-on embedded software development experience in C/C++.
• Proficiency in English at C1 level is mandatory.
• Citizenship of a European country is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software in C/C++ for safety-critical systems.
• 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).

Skills

C/C++ embedded

Debugging

Documentation

Cross-functional

Education

Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Aerospace, Industrial, or similar

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.

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