On-Board Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Stevenage seeks a Software Engineer to design and develop software products for satellite systems. The role involves analyzing complex relationships, creating concepts for software changes, and supporting all phases of the software life cycle. Ideal candidates have proficiency in C/Java and experience in Linux development. Competitive salary and attractive benefits including flexible working arrangements and personal development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Discounted shopping

24/7 online GP support

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in requirements analysis and corresponding implementation.
• Ideally experience in Space/On board Software environment.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of complex relationships for satellite programs.
• Concept creation for software changes based on project context.
• Support in all phases of software life cycle from requirements to acceptance.
• Participation in creating unit & (sub) system integration tests.

Skills

Proficient in software design and development in C or Java

Experience in Linux environment

Software integration performance test and debug

Knowledge of software development tools (VSCode, Eclipse, JIRA, Git, Jenkins)

Job description

Job Description

Software Engineer – Satellite Systems

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

Core Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications & 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? Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

Security Clearance & Travel

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 & Work Flexibility

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

TYPE: Full time.

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.

Benefits & Development

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.

Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000 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).

EEO Statement

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.

Application Process

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.