Job Description:

An opportunity for a Software Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Software Mission Systems Team, specifically integrated into a Stream‑Aligned product team.

The engineer will contribute to R&D; and core product initiatives focused on enhancing our mission system capabilities through next‑generation technologies. The role involves collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver continuous value in high‑performance distributed environments, building state‑of‑the‑art software solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design, write, and maintain clean, efficient, and modern C++ code running on Linux platforms.
- Implement data-centric communication interfaces and network architectures using DDS middleware technologies.
- Develop, optimize, and maintain responsive graphical user interfaces (GUIs) leveraging the Qt framework.
- Own the end‑to‑end delivery of customer‑facing features using Trunk Based Development and continuous value stream models.
- Ensure high software quality by implementing Test Driven Development (TDD), including unit, integration, and regression tests.
- Design and implement technical documentation, including software architectures, API contracts, and DDS data models.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? We are looking forward to know you:

- Education: Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience.
- Experience: At least 5 years in software development, specifically in high‑performance applications.
- Soft skills: Analytical and problem‑solving skills, team spirit, and the ability to work in complex, international, and multicultural environments.
- Languages: Advanced level in English & Spanish (both written & spoken).
- Technical knowledge:



Modern C++ (STL, object‑oriented design), Linux environments, CMake, and Git.
- Valuable / Nice to have: Experience with Qt framework (Quick, QML, or Widgets), DDS (Data Distribution Service), and testing frameworks such as GoogleTest or Catch2 will be valued.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

- 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 in some sites.
- Benefits such as 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.
- Special rates in products & benefits.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Software Engineering

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📌 Stream-aligned Software Engineer (Military Derivatives) (Getafe)
🏢 Airbus
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