Military Derivatives Stream-aligned Software Engineer

Airbus; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

Canteen/Medical office

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking a Software Engineer in Getafe (Madrid) to join the Software Mission Systems Team. You will contribute to R&D and core product initiatives, delivering high-performance software for mission systems in a cross-functional, international environment.

The role emphasizes C++ on Linux, DDS-based communication, and Qt GUI development, with a focus on end-to-end delivery and high-quality software through TDD and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience.
• At least 5 years in software development, especially in high-performance applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work in international environments.
• Advanced level in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and maintain clean C++ code for Linux platforms.
• Implement data-centric interfaces and DDS-based communication systems.
• Develop, optimize and maintain GUI using the Qt framework.
• Own end-to-end delivery of customer-facing features with trunk-based development.
• Ensure high software quality with Test Driven Development (TDD) incl. unit/integration tests.
• Create technical documentation including architectures, API contracts, and DDS data models.

Skills

Modern C++

Linux

CMake

Git

OO design

STL

English

Education

Software Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Tools

Qt framework

DDS middleware

GoogleTest

Catch2

Job description

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

An opportunity for a Software Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Software Mission Systems Team, specifically integrated into a Stream-Aligned product team. The engineer will contribute to R&D and core product initiatives focused on enhancing our mission system capabilities through next-generation technologies. The role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver continuous value in high-performance distributed environments, building state-of-the-art software solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

• Design, write, and maintain clean, efficient, and modern C++ code running on Linux platforms.
• Implement data-centric communication interfaces and network architectures using DDS middleware technologies.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain responsive graphical user interfaces (GUIs) leveraging the Qt framework.
• Own the end-to-end delivery of customer-facing features using Trunk Based Development and continuous value stream models.
• Ensure high software quality by implementing Test Driven Development (TDD), including unit, integration, and regression tests.
• Design and implement technical documentation, including software architectures, API contracts, and DDS data models.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills?

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

Experience: At least 5 years in software development, specifically in high-performance applications.

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: Modern C++ (STL, object-oriented design), Linux environments, CMake, and Git.

Valuable / Nice to have: Experience with Qt framework (Quick, QML, or Widgets), DDS (Data Distribution Service), and testing frameworks such as GoogleTest or Catch2 will be valued.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

• 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.

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. Experience Level: Professional. Job Family: Software Engineering.

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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.