Software Engineer for Aircraft Simulator

Airbus; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation days

On-site facilities

Health insurance

Life insurance

Stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe, Spain, is seeking a Software Engineer to develop simulation software for the SAETA 2 trainer. You will work on embedded systems, real-time software and HIL environments alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires strong C++ skills, Linux experience, and English proficiency, with travel about one week every two months; a permanent contract with competitive benefits is offered.

Formación

• Education: Computer, Aeronautical or Telecommunications Engineering degree or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least 6-7 years in Software Engineering.
• Expert C++ Programming: Mastery of C++ with focus on memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Software Engineering Mastery: Deep knowledge of design patterns and software architecture.
• Regulated Process Experience: experience with formal methodologies (AQAP, DO-178C, etc.).
• Testing Expertise: Proficiency in testing frameworks and V-Model cycles.
• Systems Integration: Experience with complex aircraft simulation environments or embedded avionics.
• Experience using: Linux, Docker, Conan, Make files.
• Availability to travel: ~1 week every two months.
• Languages: Advanced level in English.

Responsabilidades

• Requirements Engineering: Elicit, analyze, and document software requirements with traceability.
• Software Design: Contribute to architectural and detailed design for complex components.
• High-Performance Development: Implement robust, efficient, maintainable code in C++ for real-time systems.
• Verification & Validation: Define test strategies and develop automated test suites.
• System Integration: Integrate software into simulators or HIL environments.
• Process Compliance: Adhere to software lifecycle processes and documentation standards.
• Mentorship & Review: Conduct peer code and design reviews.

Conocimientos

C++ programming

Concurrency

Performance optimization

English proficiency

Educación

Engineering degree (Computer/Aero/Telecom)

Herramientas

Linux

Docker

Conan

Makefiles

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

An opportunity for a Software Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Spain). If you are passionate about fighter aircrafts, you spend hours with flight simulators and you are looking for an opportunity to work in a company with cutting‑edge technology, please continue reading this job offer. We are seeking Software Engineers to join our development team for the Spanish Trainer.

Accountabilities

• Developing the simulation SW to be included in the Embedded Training Solution of the SAETA 2 aircraft trainer.
• Supporting the development and operation of the SAETA 2 Simulators
• Supporting the design, development and deployment of the devices that compose the Ground Based Training System where all the future Spanish Combat Pilots will train. This activity includes Virtual Reality Training Devices.
• Collaborate on feasibility studies investigating new features to optimize pilot training.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Requirements Engineering: Elicit, analyze, and document high-level and low-level software requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance with rigorous industry standards.
• Software Design: be part of the architectural and detailed design of complex software components, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance optimized for real-time or near-real-time systems.
• High-Performance Development: Implement robust, efficient, and maintainable code using modern C++ standards.
• Verification & Validation (V&V): Define comprehensive test strategies, including unit, integration, and system-level testing. Develop automated test suites to ensure software integrity.
• System Integration: Perform hands‑on integration of software components into large‑scale simulators or avionics hardware‑in‑the-loop (HIL) environments.
• Process Compliance: Adhere to and enforce strict software engineering processes and lifecycle models, ensuring all documentation and artifacts meet mission‑critical quality standards.
• Mentorship & Review: Conduct rigorous peer code reviews and design reviews to maintain high coding standards and technical excellence within the team.

SKILLS

• Education: Computer, Aeronautical or Telecommunications Engineering degree or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least 6-7 years in Software Engineering. In case you have one or more competences described below, you should consider to apply:
• Expert C++ Programming: Mastery of C++ with a focus on memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Software Engineering Mastery: Deep knowledge of design patterns and software architecture.
• Regulated Process Experience: experience working under strict software development lifecycles (e.g., AQAP, DO-178C, or similar formal methodologies).
• Testing Expertise: Proficiency in testing frameworks and a strong understanding of V-Model development cycles.
• Systems Integration: Experience integrating software into complex aircraft simulation environments or embedded avionics systems.
• Experience using: Linux, Dockers, Conan, Make files.
• Availability to travel: average of one week each two months.
• Languages: Advanced level in English.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
• Benefits such as life insurance, 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.
• Option to access 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: Testing

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.

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