Military Derivatives Stream-aligned Software Engineer

About the role

An opportunity for a Software Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid). The engineer will join the Software Mission Systems Team, working in a Stream‑aligned product team to enhance mission system capabilities with next‑generation technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Design, write, and maintain clean, efficient C++ code on Linux platforms.
• Implement data‑centric communication interfaces and network architectures using DDS middleware.
• Develop and optimise responsive GUIs with the Qt framework.
• Own end‑to‑end delivery of customer‑facing features using Trunk Based Development and continuous value‑stream models.
• Ensure high software quality through Test Driven Development, including unit, integration, and regression tests.
• Produce technical documentation such as software architectures, API contracts, and DDS data models.

Required profile

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience.
• At least 5 years of software development experience in high‑performance applications.
• Advanced level of English.
• Ability to work in complex, international, multicultural environments.

Required skills

• Modern C++ (STL, object‑oriented design).
• Linux development environment.
• CMake and Git.
• Qt framework (Quick, QML, or Widgets) – nice to have.
• DDS (Data Distribution Service) – nice to have.
• Testing frameworks such as GoogleTest or Catch2 – nice to have.

What we offer

• Attractive salary and vacation days plus additional days‑off.
• Hybrid working model promoting work‑life balance.
• Collective transport service at some sites.
• Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, and study grants.
• On‑site facilities including free canteen, kindergarten, and medical office.
• Opportunities for social and corporate responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment.