Onboard Safety-Critical Software Engineer & Leader – Military Derivatives

About the role

Airbus Defence and Space is expanding its Aerial Delivery domain in Getafe, Spain. We are looking for four Onboard Safety‑Critical Software Engineers and one Software Leader to develop embedded aircraft systems that support aerial delivery and health‑monitoring functions.

Key responsibilities

• Define and maintain software requirements specifications for safety‑critical onboard computers.
• Design software architecture and ensure integration with hardware.
• Develop, verify, and certify software according to RTCA DO‑178B/C standards.
• Perform hardware/software integration testing and worst‑case execution‑time analysis.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet safety, quality, performance, cost, and operational requirements.

Required profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• For the Leader role: at least 10 years of relevant experience; for Engineer roles: up to 5 years of experience.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated experience in safety‑critical software development.

Required skills

• C and C++ programming.
• Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Software verification tools.
• RTCA DO‑178B/C certification processes.
• Worst‑Case Execution Time (WCET) analysis techniques.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge aerospace projects.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Collaborative environment within a leading defence organization.