Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

Join the Airborne Connectivity team within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe, Madrid. You will contribute to the design and development of high‑integrity, real‑time embedded software for military airborne platforms and secure communications solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop embedded software across the full lifecycle: 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 delivery of software on schedule.
• Lead architectural decisions and drive specific project development.
• Promote innovation and adoption of smart connectivity, distributed networking, and AI within the department.

Required profile

• Degree in software engineering, IT, telecommunications, industrial engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with real‑time and/or embedded software development.
• Ability to work in a high‑performance, multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Real‑time embedded systems development.
• Software requirements engineering.
• Software design and coding.
• Software verification and validation.
• Software configuration and change management.
• Documentation and release management.

What we offer

• Competitive financial package including salary, bonuses and transportation benefits.
• Flexible hybrid working model with core hours.
• Personal development through a tailored plan, leadership university, and access to over 10,000 e‑learning courses.
• Opportunities for internal and international mobility.
• Occasional travel (up to three days) for national and international assignments.