Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

Join Airbus Defence and Space’s Systems Centre of Competence to develop safety‑critical software for next‑generation unmanned aerial vehicles. You will shape software architectures, real‑time computing platforms and digital infrastructures from concept through to certification.

Key responsibilities

• Architect, implement, integrate and test safety‑critical platform software using C within an agile team.
• Drive low‑level development, including microprocessor bring‑up, Board Support Package (BSP) adaptation and hardware‑software integration.
• Configure, develop and optimise Real‑Time Operating Systems (e.g., ARINC 653) ensuring strict time and space partitioning for multicore environments.
• Author lifecycle artefacts (PSAC, SDP, SVP) and maintain 100 % bidirectional requirement traceability.
• Define and execute end‑to‑end operational test scenarios using physical Multisystem Integration Test RIGs.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Proven expertise with safety‑critical standards (e.g., DO‑178C), RTOS (e.g., ARINC 653) and Integrated Modular Avionics (e.g., DO‑297).

Required skills

• C programming.
• Microprocessor bring‑up and Board Support Package development.
• Hardware‑software integration.
• Real‑Time Operating Systems (ARINC 653).
• Safety‑critical standards (DO‑178C) and IM avionics standards (DO‑297).
• Requirement traceability and lifecycle documentation (PSAC, SDP, SVP).

What we offer

• Attractive remuneration and additional benefits such as pension schemes and mobility offers.
• 30 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, mobile working, part‑time and sabbatical options.
• Professional development and international career perspectives.
• On‑site health services, sports programmes, canteen and childcare facilities.
• Diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from over 140 nationalities.