Onboard Safety-Critical Firmware & Software Engineer

Airbus; Getafe; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Madrid region seeks a Senior Engineer to lead firmware and software requirements for onboard safety-critical computing platforms within the AR Domain. You will drive DO-254 and DO-178B/C compliance activities alongside hardware and software teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of VHDL, FPGA/SoC design, model-based development, and rigorous verification in a certified environment, with a focus on DO-254/DO-178B/C DAL A/B objectives.

Qualifications

• DO-254/DO-254 DAL A/B and DO-178B/C familiarity required.
• VHDL, FPGA/SoC design and HDL coding standards.
• Model-based design using Simulink/HDL Coder workflows.
• Software/hardware integration testing in certified environments.
• Knowledge of RTCA DO-254 and DO-178B/C certification processes.
• Experience with certification authorities and audits.

Responsibilities

• Own firmware requirements specification for onboard safety-critical platforms.
• Own software requirements specification for onboard safety-critical platforms.
• Lead hardware/firmware/software integration testing for onboard computers.
• Develop Firmware DO-254 DAL A/B and participate in verification.
• Support Hardware Certification processes to demonstrate DO-254 DAL A/B objectives.
• Support Software DO-178B/C DAL A/B certification activities.
• Identify compliance risks and uphold integrity across deliverables.
• Collaborate with AR Domain teams and certification authorities.

Skills

VHDL

FPGA/CPLD design

C/C++

UML/SysML

DO-254 DAL A/B

DO-178B/C

Hardware Certification

Model-based Design

Python scripting

Tools

HD L Verifier

Veristand

LabVIEW

Xilinx ISim

MATLAB/Simulink

HDL Coder

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Madrid region seeks a Senior Engineer to lead firmware and software requirements for onboard safety-critical computing platforms within the AR Domain. You will drive DO-254 and DO-178B/C compliance activities alongside hardware and software teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of VHDL, FPGA/SoC design, model-based development, and rigorous verification in a certified environment, with a focus on DO-254/DO-178B/C DAL A/B objectives.