Graduate Software Engineer: Fast-Track Aerospace Tech

Airbus; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is offering a two-year AGGP2027 Graduate Software Engineer programme in the UK. The role focuses on developing software for aerospace and defence, with rotations and a strong emphasis on leadership potential and personal growth.

The programme includes exposure to Java development, cross-functional teamwork, and formal development cycles, with opportunities to contribute to innovative projects and learn modern technologies.

Qualifications

• A degree level or equivalent within Software Engineering.
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in Software Engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment and take ownership of your development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cutting-edge projects in aerospace and defence, developing software across domains.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle using Waterfall and Agile approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems and test engineers and project managers.
• Develop mainly in Java using the latest technologies to test, debug and optimise software performance.
• Write and maintain technical documentation and contribute to process improvements.
• Learn new technologies and programming languages as project needs.
• Assist integration of software components with hardware and other systems, following industry standards and company policies.

Skills

Java

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Software Engineering

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is offering a two-year AGGP2027 Graduate Software Engineer programme in the UK. The role focuses on developing software for aerospace and defence, with rotations and a strong emphasis on leadership potential and personal growth.

The programme includes exposure to Java development, cross-functional teamwork, and formal development cycles, with opportunities to contribute to innovative projects and learn modern technologies.