Embedded Software Engineer – Airborne Connectivity

About the role

Join Airbus Defence and Space’s Airborne Connectivity team in Getafe, Madrid, as an Embedded Software Engineer. You will contribute to the development of high‑integrity, real‑time airborne systems for military platforms and secure communications.

Key responsibilities

• Develop embedded software across the full lifecycle, including requirements, design, coding, verification, configuration, documentation, and change management.
• Collaborate with product and program managers, system engineers and validation teams to deliver high‑quality software.
• Participate in project planning, scope definition and support product owners to meet deadlines.
• Promote innovation and adoption of smart connectivity, distributed networking and AI within the department.
• Occasional travel (up to 3‑day trips) for national and international activities.

Required profile

• Degree in Software Engineering, IT, Telecommunications, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with real‑time and/or embedded systems development.

Required skills

• Real‑time systems
• Embedded software development
• Software requirements engineering
• Software design and coding
• Software verification
• Software configuration management
• Software documentation and change management

What we offer

• Competitive financial package including salary, bonuses and transportation facilities.
• Flexible working hours around core times and hybrid work model.
• Personal development through a tailored plan, Airbus Leadership University and access to over 10,000 e‑learning courses.
• Opportunities for internal and international mobility.