Software Development Engineer - Embedded Real-time SW (m/f/d)

922E Airbus Defence and Space GmbH; Ottobrunn, Taufkirchen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Bike leasing

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Canteen / cafeteria

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Ottobrunn near Munich seeks a Software Development Engineer – Embedded Real-Time SW. You will contribute to on-board processing and payload software within a transnational team across France, Germany and the UK, delivering qualified SW components and validating system performance.

The role demands expertise in embedded real-time software, C/C++, GNU toolchain, and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics (or similar studies).
• 5–7 years of professional experience in a similar field.
• Familiar with Space Standards (ECSS-E-ST-40C, ECSS-Q-ST-80C, ECSS-E-ST-70-41C).
• Adherence to SW development processes and standards (OPAL, MISRA).
• Embedded SW with limited resources and RTEMS.
• Programming in C/C++, Assembler (SPARC, ARM).
• GNU toolchain mastery; Linux knowledge; standard SW packages.

Responsibilities

• Transform System SW requirements into detailed SW requirements (SRS).
• Analyze embedded/real-time constraints (memory, CPU, deadlines).
• Design SW architecture and scheduling, I/O, algorithms.
• HW/SW interface design (I/O, interrupts, timing).
• Implement SW requirements and perform HW/SW integration.
• Support verification activities (unit and functional testing).
• Manage SW documentation per ECSS and processes.

Skills

C/C++

Real-time systems

RTOS

Embedded software

GNU toolchain

Linux

Git

Jira

Eclipse

MISRA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics

Tools

GDB

ECSS standards

JTAG

Job description

Job Description

In order to support the department ‘On-Board Processing’ in Ottobrunn, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Software Development Engineer – Embedded Real-Time SW (d/f/m) Within the Digital Payload Centre of Competences of Space Systems Engineering organization, you will join the transnational entity (France, Germany and United Kingdom) in charge of Payload Processing, encompassing: Delivery of qualified on-board and on-ground processing chain (payload mission SW / applicative VHDL) for Telecom and Navigation Digital Payloads and RF Sensing Software delivery, operations and functional validation support for Optical & Radar Instruments. Your location: Our site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. You are into sports and other outdoor activities? The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour’s reach, offering a multitude of recreational options.

Benefits for You

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Local Department Responsibilities

• Analysis of Requirements Baseline provided by System Engineering through the SW Architect, defining the functional behaviour of the SW
• Definition of Embedded SW Architecture (static and dynamic)
• Implementation of all functionalities as given in Requirements Baseline
• Execution of HW/SW integration and Functional Qualification before integration in Payload AIT
• Execution of all activities according to external and internal SW Process Standards (ECSS-E-ST-40C, ECSS-Q-ST-80C)
• Piloting continuous internal efficiency improvement, productivity and processes, industrialization topics for the Digital Payload Processing entity.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Transformation of System SW requirements (SSS) into detailed SW requirements (SRS)
• Analysis of embedded/real-time implementation constraints (memory size, CPU load, deadlines)
• SW Design (task scheduling, I/O, functional algorithms, SW Mode Management)
• HW/SW interface design (I/O, interrupts, timing)
• Implementation of SW requirements (coding)
• HW/SW integration and debugging
• HW (JTAG) & SW (gdb)
• Support to Verification activities (coding rules, metrics, code coverage)
• Execution of SW validation activities (unit testing, functional testing)
• Configuration control of SW and validation elements
• Generation of SW documentation according to SW process (ECSS)
• Working multi-disciplinary with other functional domains (Simulator – FVI, Database – DB)
• Support for controlling schedule and cost of SW development

Desired skills and qualifications

Technical

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics (or similar studies)
• Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience in a similar field
• Familiar with Space Standards (ECSS-E-ST-40C, ECSS-Q-ST-80C, ECSS-E-ST-70-41C)
• Adherence to a given SW development process and development standards and practices (OPAL, MISRA, Static Code Analysis, Code Coverage)
• Embedded SW (working with limited resources)
• Real-time systems and operating systems (RTEMS)
• Experience in development for bare-metal targets w/o memory protection
• Programming language skills : C/C++, Assembler (SPARC, ARM, ..)
• Ability to understand HW datasheets
• Familiar with standard interfaces (Mil-Bus, Spacewire, CAN)
• Mastering the GNU compile environment
• Common SW development tools (Eclipse, make, Confluence, Git, Jira, Gerrit, Doxygen, Polyspace)
• Mastering of standard SW packages (Linux, Windows, Office)

Non-technical

• good communication skills
• ability to work autonomously
• teamworking spirit (intercultural)
• language skills (English, Deutsch)

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

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

Company Information

Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Software Engineering

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.