On-Board Software Engineer

Airbus; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Stevenage seeks a Software Engineer to design and develop vehicle functions and data management systems. The role involves analysis, implementation, and support throughout the software lifecycle. Proficiency in C or Java and Linux environments, along with experience in software integration and debugging, are essential. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Flexible working hours

Health and wellbeing benefits

Personalized development plan

Qualifications

• Proficient in software design and development in a resource constrained / embedded environment.
• Experience with software integration, performance testing, and debugging.
• Ideally experience in Space/on board Software environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex relationships for software solutions.
• Create concepts for software changes based on project context.
• Support all phases of the software life cycle.

Skills

C or Java proficiency

Linux environment integration

Software testing and debugging

Requirements analysis

Knowledge of software development tools

Tools

VSCode

Eclipse

JIRA

git

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

Job Description: 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.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK and internationally

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

TYPE: Full time

NOTES ON FLEXIBILITY: 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 we’ll 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. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

WILLINGNESS TO ADAPT TO CHANGE: This job requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

What’s 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 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)

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Role Summary

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Software Engineer to join our team to design and develop software for the vehicle functions and data management systems and software.

Key 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 project context and applicable documents (Development Plan, System Requirements Specification, Architecture Design Document, Validation Plan, Verification Plan, etc.)
• Support in all phases of the Software life cycle, from creation of requirements to acceptance of a software solution
• Participation in the creation of unit and (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 testing and debugging 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.

How can we support you?

In many cases, we accommodate flexible working arrangements. Please discuss at interview the flexibility you need.

Compliance and Diversity

This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Entry Level

Job Family: Software Engineering

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