Evergreen Military Derivatives Software Platform Engineer

Prestwick Aerosystems; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

Free canteen

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking a Software Engineer in Getafe to join the Software Mission Systems Team. You will help build our development ecosystem, supporting the PaaS roadmap and enabling automated tooling, self-service deployment, and reliable test environments.

The role emphasizes greenfield automation, scalable architecture, and collaboration in a multinational setting. Hybrid working model, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience.
• At least 5 years in Software Engineering, DevOps, or Platform Engineering.
• Advanced English.
• Linux systems administration, network configuration, Python/Bash scripting, and CI/CD tooling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement robust CI/CD pipelines and automated quality integration (code analysis, linters, and GUI testing frameworks).
• Develop and implement software architecture, APIs, and internal tooling for our internal PaaS to enable seamless self-service application deployment.
• Create and deploy automated virtualized test environments using Docker/Podman and hypervisors (KVM/QEMU).
• Automate infrastructure deployment with IaC and scripting (Bash/Python) for one-command environments.
• Optimize virtual network architectures and middleware (DDS) for high-throughput real-time data communications.
• Produce technical documentation including platform architecture designs and developer self-service guides.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team spirit

Multicultural environments

Education

Degree in Software Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Docker

Podman

KVM

QEMU

CMake

Qt

Job description

Job Description

DESCRIPTION An opportunity for an Software Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Software Mission Systems Team. The team is responsible for building the future of our development ecosystem through infrastructure automation and software enablement. The jobholder will contribute to core programs and platform initiatives, supporting strategic projects such as our internal PaaS roadmap, alongside building the foundational tools, automation systems, and virtual labs that empower our entire development team to deliver mission-critical software safely and efficiently.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, configure, and implement robust CI/CD pipelines and automated quality integration (code analysis, linters, and GUI testing frameworks).


• Develop and implement software architecture, APIs, and internal tooling for our internal PaaS to enable seamless self-service application deployment.


• Create and deploy automated virtualized test environments using containerization (Docker, Podman) and hypervisors (KVM, QEMU) to simulate production setups.


• Automate infrastructure deployment flows using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and advanced scripting (Bash/Python) to achieve \"one-command\" environments.


• Optimize virtual network architectures and middleware (DDS) to support high-throughput, real-time distributed data communications.


• Produce technical documentation, including platform architecture designs and developer self-service guides.

SKILLS

• Education: Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience.


• Experience: At least 5 years in Software Engineering, DevOps, or Platform Engineering.


• Soft skills: Analytical and problem-solving skills, team spirit, and the ability to work in complex, international, and multicultural environments.


• Languages: Advanced level in English.


• Technical knowledge: Linux Systems Administration, network configuration, Python/Bash scripting, and experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins).


• Valuable / Nice to have: Familiarity with C++ build ecosystems (CMake), Qt framework, and DDS (Data Distribution Service) implementations will be valued.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.


• Attractive salary.


• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.


• Collective transport service in some sites.


• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.


• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.


• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.


• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.


• Special rates in products & benefits.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Software 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.

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 [e-mail].

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. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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