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Embedded Software Engineer

Airbus is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on Airbus.

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  • The posting mentions C, Ada and embedded software among its tools and skills.
  • Level classes it as a mid-level role.
  • Airbus has 3,100+ other open roles on Level.

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Develop high-integrity real-time embedded software for airborne connectivity and defense systems across the full product lifecycle at Airbus.

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Job Description:

An opportunity for a Embedded Software Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).


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 what's your next change?


Our team, “Airborne Connectivity” is part of the engineering function in Airbus Defence and Space, designing and developing products, hardware and software, providing connectivity and communications capabilities to our customers. These products are integrated as part of the solutions provided by two out of the three main programme lines in Airbus Defence and Space, Secure Communications in Connected Intelligence, and all military airborne platforms in Military Air Systems (Eurofighter, C295, MRTT, SIRTAP, Eurodrone, etc.)


Be part of the future by making the next generation of high-integrity airborne real-time systems, paving the way for innovation in smart connectivity, distributed networking, and artificial intelligence adoption. You will take part in a high performance team that is involved in the complete lifecycle of the embedded software product, from building the SW requirements, to the final testing and target computer implementation. You should be able to lead and take responsibility on design/architectural decisions, as well as leading the development of specific projects.


TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within national and international areas (around 3-day trip).


HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM:

  • Work across all the levels of embedded software development according to specific SW standards (SW requirements, SW design, SW coding, SW verification, SW configuration, SW documentation release, SW change management and support to SW QA).
  • Partner with product & program managers, system engineers and validation teams to drive software products.
  • Participate in the planning and scope for the team projects.
  • Support product owners and project managers to deliver high quality software on time.
  • Promote innovation across the department.

ABOUT YOU:

Required skills and qualifications:

  • Educated in software, IT, telecommunication, industrial engineering degree or a related discipline.
  • Expertise on real-time and/or embedded software development.
  • Expertise on defining SW requirements.
  • Expertise on C/C++ and/or Ada programming languages and low-level development.
  • Expertise on software verification.
  • +3 years of experience
  • Fluent level of English and Spanish.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

  • Knowledge of SW airworthiness certification processes: DO-178C, EFA Standards.
  • Awareness of cyber-security concepts and accreditation processes (Common Criteria).
  • Experience on: system & SW design tools (SysML, UML), integrated development environment (GPS, AdaMulti, Eclipse), verification tools (Vector Cast, AdaTest95).
  • Interest and ability to conciliate multiple perspectives regarding products, projects and processes.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?


At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

  • Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
  • Attractive salary.
  • Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
  • Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
  • Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
  • On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
  • Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
  • Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

This job requires an awareness of any 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 SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Software Engineering <JF-EN-EK>

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 emsom@airbus.com.

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.

How we rate this

Embedded Software Engineer at Airbus rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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  3. Tell me about a project where software verification was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. Tell me about a project where avionics was part of your work. What did you do?
  5. Walk me through how you've used C in your day-to-day work.

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