Mission Planning Engineer

Job Description:

An opportunity for a C Software Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space located at CLAEX (Torrejón Air Base).

The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of around 80 professionals providing key technical assistance to the Spanish Air Force. The team is in charge of developing embedded software and mission planning applications to integrate new capabilities into the fighter fleet. The main challenge of this role is to implement software evolution and conduct testing for tactical systems working in a unique operational environment and in close daily contact with the end customer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

• Design and implement software modifications using C for mission planning applications and airborne systems.

• Define and develop graphical user interfaces (UI) and manage database connections for the application.

• Perform software integration unit testing and evaluation of the newly implemented tactical capabilities.

• Maintain the simulation benches and laboratory tools required for software verification.

• Support the generation of technical documentation and maintenance of the systems under military supervision.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:

• Education: Degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Telecommunications Aerospace or a related discipline. A Masters degree will be valued.

• Experience: Between 5 and 10 years of professional experience in software development. Experience in aerospace or defense sectors (e.g. avionics tactical systems UTEs) is highly valued.

• Soft skills: Strong teamwork professional communication skills and motivation to work in a structured customer-facing environment.

• Languages: Advanced level in English.

• Technical knowledge: Strong proficiency in C programming User Interface (UI) definition and databases.

• Valuable / Nice to have: Due to the strategic nature of the project and the daily front-line contact with the customer at the military base this role is 100% on-site and requires a personal vehicle for daily access to the facilities. Additionally candidates must be in a position to obtain a Security Clearance (Secret/NATO Secret).

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.

• Attractive salary.

• Regular intensive morning shift (7:30h - 15:30h) promoting work-life balance.

• Benefits such as health insurance employee stock options retirement plan or study grants.

• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen kindergarten medical office.

• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

• Special rates in products & benefits.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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