C++ Software Engineer

Critical FlyTech; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance – Your health

Employee Assistance Programme – Family

Extra Holidays

Extra Parental Leave

Flex-Time

Job summary

Critical FlyTech is expanding its systems engineering capability and seeking engineers to work on safety-critical software for aviation, defence and space. You’ll design and implement C++ components for avionics, collaborating with software, systems, and Airbus teams to ship dependable software that supports flight operations and maintenance.

Learn aerospace standards like DO-178C while contributing to high-impact challenges in a team that values collaboration, learning, and development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Professional experience with modern C++ in production systems.
• Hands-on experience with CMake, Git, CI pipelines, unit/integration testing and debugging/profiling tools.
• Basic knowledge of the software engineering V-cycle and its application in development processes.
• Interest in aerospace, avionics, or safety critical systems (prior domain experience is a plus, not a requirement).
• Willingness to collaborate, review code, communicate ideas clearly, and contribute to technical discussions.
• Growth mindset, curiosity, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting specifying, designing, implementing and testing C++ software for avionics systems, cabin management systems, and flight control units.
• Learn and apply aerospace standards like DO-178C.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers across software, systems, and Airbus teams.
• Work that challenges you technically and helps you grow.
• A team that values collaboration, learning, and high-quality engineering.
• A culture where safety, excellence, and innovation guide everything we do.
• Competitive salary with performance-based recognition.
• Continuous training, mentoring, and career development.
• Modern offices designed to foster teamwork, creativity, and well-being.

Skills

Modern C++

CMake

Git

CI pipelines

Unit/integration testing

Debugging/profiling tools

V-cycle knowledge

Education

Computer Engineering

Software Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

Git

CI pipelines

CMake

Job description

Critical FlyTech is a new organisation created by Airbus and Critical Software to deliver the next generation of safety-critical software across aviation, defence, and space. We are growing our systems engineering capability and looking for talented engineers who want to work on high-impact, real-world aerospace challenges.

You’ve delivered production grade C++ systems and want to apply your skills to aviation - where determinism, robustness, and clarity matter. In this role, you’ll design and implement components for aircraft related software, working alongside systems, verification, and avionics engineers to ship dependable software that supports flight operations, maintenance, and certification workflows.

Job requirements :

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Professional experience with modern C++in production systems.
• Handson experience with C Make, Git, CI pipelines,Unit/integration testing and debugging/profiling tools.
• Basic knowledge of the software engineering V-cycle and its application in development processes.
• Interest in aerospace, avionics, or safety critical systems(prior domain experience is a plus, not a requirement).
• Willingness to collaborate, review code, communicate ideas clearly, and contribute to technical discussions.
• Growth mindset, curiosity, and attention to detail.

Job responsibilities :

• Assisting specifying, designing, implementing and testing C++software for avionics systems, cabin management systems, and flight control units.
• Learn and apply aerospace standards like DO-178C.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers across software, systems, and Airbus teams.
• Work that challenges you technically and helps you grow.
• A team that values collaboration, learning, and high-quality engineering.
• A culture where safety, excellence, and innovation guide everything we do.
• Competitive salary with performance-based recognition.
• Continuous training, mentoring, and career development.
• Modern offices designed to foster teamwork, creativity, and well-being.

Perks with purpose :

• Private Health Insurance – Your health and peace of mind matter.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support for you and your household.
• Extra Holidays – Additional paid days as your tenure grows.
• Extra Parental Leave – Fully paid extended leave for both parents.
• Flex-Time – Work when it makes sense, aligned with your team and goals.