Wind Tunnel C++ Software Developer

Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Filton is seeking a skilled software engineer to develop and maintain bespoke software for advanced Wind Tunnel operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C++ and experience with real-time data systems. This role offers a competitive salary, a flexible work-life balance with hybrid working options, and numerous personal development opportunities within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Strong background in C++ programming.
• Proven ability to debug, modify, and stabilize substantial existing source code.
• Experience developing applications that communicate via TCP/IP and UDP.
• Practical experience with RESTful APIs and SQL databases.
• Skilled in using GitHub for collaborative development.

Responsibilities

• Use C++ to program, maintain, and optimize Wind Tunnel software.
• Design and implement software for data acquisition and analysis.
• Develop Machine Learning models for real-time data analysis.
• Support digital video systems and network integrity.
• Collaborate with an international team on test requirements.

Skills

C++ programming

Debugging and modifying legacy code

RESTful APIs

SQL databases

Version Control with GitHub

Job description

You will be responsible for the bespoke software that controls the Wind Tunnel and the sophisticated systems acquiring crucial aerodynamic test data.

Responsibilities

• Use C++ to program, maintain, and optimize our current Wind Tunnel software, ensuring maximum uptime and resilience.
• Design and implement next‑gen software for acquisition, control, and analysis using modern languages and frameworks (moving towards Node.js/TypeScript and Python).
• Develop Machine Learning models for data analysis, implement validation protocols, and manage the network architecture required to transmit vast streams of real‑time test data.
• Support digital video systems, data backup, and network integrity.
• Work with an international team to refine test requirements, bridging the gap between software potential and aerodynamic needs.

Qualifications

• Strong background in C++ programming.
• Legacy Code proficiency: Proven ability to debug, modify, and stabilize substantial existing source code.
• Experience developing applications that communicate via TCP/IP and UDP.
• Practical experience with RESTful APIs and SQL databases.
• Version Control: Skilled in using GitHub for collaborative development.
• Awareness of potential compliance risks and commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Benefits

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more.

Work / Life Balance

• 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday.

Personal Development

• Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.

Health & Wellbeing

• Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation.

Family and Caregiving

• Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site.

Inclusive Environment

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

Diversity & Inclusion

Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions and 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.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

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 [e-mail]. 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.