On-Board Software Engineer

Airbus; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Stevenage is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Defence and Space unit. In this role, you will design and develop software products for vehicle functions and data management. You will work on ESA projects, learning how your software integrates with satellites. The position supports personal growth with customized development solutions, flexible working arrangements, and an inclusive environment aimed at workforce diversity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Unlimited access to online courses

Health and wellbeing benefits

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Eligibility for UK SC Security Clearance.
• Entry-level position, ideal for candidates looking to start a career.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software products for vehicle functions.
• Support in all phases of the software life cycle process.
• Participate in creation of unit/system integration tests.

Skills

Proficient in software design and development in a resource constrained environment using C or Java

Proficient in design development and integration on Linux environment

Experience of software integration performance test and debug

Experience in requirements analysis

Knowledge of software development tools such as VSCode, Eclipse, JIRA, git, Jenkins

Experience in Space/On-board software environment

Job description

Job Description :

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Occasional travel within UK / and international

LOCATION

Site (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE

Full time

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

Financial Reward

Competitive salary annual profit share contributory pension share options car leasing scheme free onsite parking season ticket loan tax-free technology scheme discounted shopping and much more

Work / Life Balance

37 hour week flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off hybrid working up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL

Personal Development

Personalised development plan Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10000 E-learning courses internal mobility including international opportunities

Health & Wellbeing

Wellbeing benefits (including 24 / 7 online GP and mental health support) Employee Assistance Programme discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests cycle-to-work scheme on-site canteen and coffee shop

Family and Caregiving

Life assurance enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay) adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave

Inclusive Environment

Wellbeing room Multi-faith room Employee Representative Groups (Gender LGBTQ International Generational Disability Social & Cultural Diversity Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So whats your next change

Position

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Software Engineer to join our team in Stevenage to design and develop software products for the vehicle functions and data management (networks avionics and open platforms) systems and software

Working on ESA projects you will be supported in learning about how your software integrates with the satellite and how satellites function.

Depending on your aspirations the Career opportunities for this role can be : Software Expert Software Delivery Manager Responsible Software Developer Team Lead or Project Manager

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

Analysis of complex relationships and implementation in On Board software solutions for future satellite programs

Concept creation for software changes and new development implementation based on the project context and applicable documents (Development Plan System Requirements Specification Architecture Design Document Validation Plan Verification Plan )

Support in all phases of a Software Life

cycle process from the creation of requirements to the acceptance of a software solution

Participation in the creation of unit & (sub) system integration tests and hardware / software integration tests

ABOUT YOU - YOUR SKILLS

Proficient in software design and development in a resource constrained / embedded environment using C or Java

Proficient in design development and integration on Linux environment

Experience of software integration performance test and debug at the hardware level when dealing with complex systems

Experience in requirements analysis and corresponding realisation / implementation

Knowledge of software development tools such as VSCode Eclipse JIRA git Jenkins

Ideally experience in Space / On board Software environment and associated process

Not a 100% match No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How can we support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and well always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

Company :

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Family : Software Engineering

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

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. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .

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.

Key Skills

• Time Management
• Diplomatic Skills
• Risk Management
• Influencing Skills
• Organizational Skill
• Accounting & Finance
• Strategy Management
• People Management
• Industril Knowledge
• Communication
• Negotiation Skills
• Strategic Thinking Skills
• Leadership Skill
• Problem Solving Skills
• Regulatory&Governance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1