Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer – Air-Ground Datalink Systems (m/f)

Airbus; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading aerospace company in Toulouse seeks a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer for Air-Ground Datalink Systems. This role involves designing and developing critical embedded products alongside a talented team. Candidates should have extensive experience in real-time software development, in-depth knowledge of ATN and ACARS protocols, and strong C programming skills. Competitive salary and benefits, commitment to work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth await you.

Prestations

Attractive salary

Extra days-off

Complementary health insurance

Upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with DO-178C certification process.
• Solid experience in embedded development.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilités

• Drive the detailed design, coding, and verification of real-time software modules.
• Ensure compliance with communication standards.
• Mentor junior profiles within the team.
• Participate in the improvement of the Department performance.

Connaissances

ATN and ACARS protocols

C programming language

Data Serialization (ASN.1)

Real-Time Software Development

Software Engineering practices

Formation

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Software Development

Outils

Software version control

Continuous integration tools

Description du poste

Job Description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer – Air-Ground Datalink Systems (f/m) to join our Avionics Software based in Toulouse, France.

This organization is an in‑house avionics equipment and simulators supplier. Engineers in this domain are responsible for the design, the development, the production and the support of critical embedded products (e.g. Flight Controls, Flight Warning, Communication, Maintenance equipment) for all Airbus aircraft.

This organization is also Chamber of Reference on Software and Electronics thanks to accomplished and experienced teams. The scope of activities also extends to other Airbus divisions and partners in some cases.

As an experienced Engineer, you will actively drive and participate in the detailed design, coding, and verification (up to DAL C) of real‑time software modules for our Datalink systems. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring full compliance with communication standards (ATN, ACARS, CPDLC).

Your working environment

Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!

How we care for you

• Financial rewards : Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.

• Work / Life Balance : Extra days‑off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.

• Wellbeing / Health : Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.

• Individual development : Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e‑learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

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.

Your challenges

In‑Depth Expertise in Avionics Datalink Standards (Mandatory) :

• Practical mastery of ATN and ACARS protocols, including detailed knowledge of ARINC 618 and ARINC 619 specifications.

• Practical experience with Data Serialization (ASN.1) for complex message processing, specifically CPDLC PDUs.

Data Serialization (ASN.1)

• Essential practical experience using ASN.1 (Abstract Syntax Notation One) to define, encode, and decode complex ATC messages, particularly CPDLC Protocol Data Units (PDUs).

• Develop embedded real‑time software following development process from the high‑level specification analysis to the integration and the validation on the definitive hardware.

• Ensure end‑to‑end integration of the software with the target hardware and advanced test benches (Bus Analyzers, Radio Link Simulators, etc.), and validate the real‑time performance and reliability of communications.

• Act as the technical Subject Matter Specialist on ATN/ACARS protocols and Data Serialization (ASN.1) to mentor junior profiles within the team and ensure the sustainability of technical know‑how.

• Ensure the related support activity: failure report analysis, answer to technical requests.

• Improve the ways of working; bring new design solutions and technologies.

• Define, follow‑up and receipt the subcontracted activities and deliverables, in conformity with the subcontracting management rules.

• Manage your activities following the expected schedule, budget and quality.

• Participate to the improvement of the Department performance.

Your boarding pass

Strong experience in Avionics Datalink :

• In‑Depth knowledge and practical experience with ATN and ACARS protocols and architectures

• Mastery of Data Serialization techniques, notably ASN.1 (Abstract Syntax Notation One), and experience processing complex ATC messages (e.g., CPDLC Protocol Data Units – PDUs).

• Familiarity with the technical specifications: ARINC 618 and ARINC 619.

Required skills and experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience (or specify relevant number) in Critical Real‑Time Software Development with proven familiarity with the DO‑178C certification process.

• Critical Real‑Time embedded software development vs certification (DO178‑C, DAL‑A to E)

• Mastery of the C language for embedded development, including optimization techniques for memory and real‑time performance

• Solid experience with Software Engineering practices and tools (including version control, continuous integration, and standard DEVOPS workflows) in a high‑integrity development setting.

• Open mind‑set, good communication skills and good team working

Additional valuable skills

• Embedded Security Awareness: Understanding of security challenges related to the integrity, authentication, and resilience of Air‑Ground data link communications.

• Security Standards: Familiarity with the objectives of avionics security standards (ED‑202A /DO326A & ED‑203A/DO356A)

• You are recognized for being a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

• An advanced level of English and French is required.

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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Company

Airbus Operations SAS

Employment Type

Permanent

Classe Emploi (France)

Classe G13

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Software Engineering

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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.