Graduate Software Engineer — Global Rotational Program

targetjobs UK; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is offering a two-year Global Graduate Programme for recent software engineering graduates in the UK. You will rotate through placements, develop in Java, and participate in both Waterfall and Agile projects, while building leadership and technical skills from day one.

The programme emphasizes inclusive leadership, values, resilience, and collaboration, with a final placement into a Graduate Software Engineer role in a growing aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Software Engineering.
• Recent graduate or early professional experience in software engineering.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Interest in working in a collaborative, fast-paced aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cutting-edge software projects in aerospace and defence.
• Participate in full software development lifecycle using Waterfall and Agile approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineers and project managers.
• Develop primarily in Java and ensure code quality and performance.
• Write and maintain technical documentation and support process improvements.
• Learn new technologies as required and support integration with hardware.
• Engage in rotational placements to grow into the Graduate Software Engineer role.

Skills

Java

Agile

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Software Engineering degree

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is offering a two-year Global Graduate Programme for recent software engineering graduates in the UK. You will rotate through placements, develop in Java, and participate in both Waterfall and Agile projects, while building leadership and technical skills from day one.

The programme emphasizes inclusive leadership, values, resilience, and collaboration, with a final placement into a Graduate Software Engineer role in a growing aerospace environment.