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Junior Software Platform Integration Engineer

Hybrid in Getafe·Full-time·Added 21 days ago (last checked 4 Oct)

Airbus Spain

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Visa options

  • The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship

    Not a refusal, but not a yes. Worth asking in your first message.

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Requirements

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Getafe for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

  • Private health insurance

    Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.

  • Life insurance

    Per the ad.

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

Technical Expertise (Foundational knowledge required):

  • Programming: Solid understanding of C for real-time embedded systems. Familiarity with GNU toolchains and compilers (GCC, Clang/LLVM).
  • Computer Architecture: Foundational knowledge of ARM, PowerPC, or x86 architectures. Understanding of MMUs, caches, and memory hierarchies.
  • Avionics & Protocols: Basic knowledge of avionics data buses (e.g., ARINC-429, CAN, or Ethernet) and digital networks.
  • Peripherals: Familiarity with low-speed peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C) and basic understanding of DMA.
  • RTOS & ARINC-653: Academic or internship experience (or strong theoretical knowledge) regarding safety-critical RTOS and the ARINC-653 specification.
  • Certification Standards: Basic awareness of RTCA DO-178C processes.
  • Scripting: Ability to use Python for basic automation tasks and understanding of data formats like JSON or XML.

Language Skills:

  • English: Good command of English (B2 level or higher) for technical documentation and team collaboration.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Embedded Linux
  • Familiarity with modeling tools (UML/SysML)
  • Exposure to static analysis tools and/or structural code coverage tools
  • Experience working in Agile environments using Jira and Confluence

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Which Benefits will you have as an Airbus employee?:

  • Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year
  • Attractive salary.
  • Hybrid model of working when possible.
  • Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
  • Benefits such as life insurance, 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.
  • Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

The role

About Highly Integrated Systems - TADYS

As part of the newly established Highly Integrated Systems (HIS) domain within Aircraft Systems Centre of Competence (CoC), you will join the Computing Platforms & Multisystems HW/SW Integration group (TADYS2).

HIS is the Multisystem and IMA Design Office and Airborne Computing Platforms responsible and centralizes expertise and competencies for driving architectural reuse, strategic alignment, and economies of scale across the CoC. Within this framework, the TADYS2 subdomain focuses on the standardization of embedded software and computing platforms.

As a Junior Software Platform Integration Engineer, you will support the CoC's computing platforms strategy. You will contribute to the development and testing of robust, certifiable, and high-performance software artifacts for computing platforms and you will be helping with the HW/SW integration for multi-systems architectures, essential for the next generation of AirPower systems.

This role offers a significant learning opportunity to grow within a highly regulated and technologically advanced aeronautical environment.

What you'll do

In this role, you will assist in the integration and standardization of software platforms through the following pillars:

  • Requirements & Design Support: Assist in the elicitation and maintenance of Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) for onboard safety-critical computers. Support the development and execution of Validation & Verification (V&V) activities in adherence to RTCA DO-178C (up to DAL-A).
  • Platform Integration Assistance: Contribute to the integration of software platform architectures. This includes supporting tasks related to partitioning, scheduling, resource allocation, and the integration of third-party application and low-level software (RTOS BSPs, drivers, and middleware).
  • Standardization & API Support: Help implement and maintain common APIs and standardized access to platform support software (RTOS, BSP, low-level I/O, and middleware) to support various Design and Development Offices.
  • Feature Implementation: Participate in the development of new capabilities for embeddable solutions, such as secure mathematical functions, file system services, and logging services.
  • Certification Support: Support the platform software certification process by assisting in the preparation of documentation and evidence required to demonstrate compliance with RTCA DO-178C.
  • Technical Prototyping: Assist in performing technical benchmarking, rapid prototyping on reference boards, and supporting the evaluation and board bring-up of new target platforms.

How you'll work

Permanent

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Core Competencies

  • Strong desire to learn and grow in a complex technical environment.
  • Attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to follow technical instructions and work effectively within a team.
  • Proactive attitude towards learning new technologies and standards.

Experience Level

Professional

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team

  3. Call or short video interview

    With Talent Acquisition team

    Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.

  4. Technical test, case study or online assessment

    Not every role

    Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

  5. Business interviews

    With business team and Talent Acquisition team

    One or more interviews with the business team and Talent Acquisition, in person or by video; HR, technical and competency-based discussions.

  6. Offer and onboarding · With Human Resources

  • The process may take several weeks.
  • Recorded video interviews, where used, are reviewed by a human.

About Airbus Spain

Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, manufacturing commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space systems. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, Airbus operates across multiple countries and employs over 130,000 people worldwide. The company is known for its commercial aircraft families like the A320 and A350, as well as its military programs such as the Eurofighter and Eurodrone.

In Spain, Airbus has a significant presence with major sites in Getafe, Madrid, and other locations, focusing on defense, space, and aerostructures. The Spanish operations are integral to Airbus's military aircraft programs and engineering excellence. For international professionals, Airbus Spain offers opportunities in a multicultural environment, with roles in engineering, IT, and manufacturing. The company supports relocation and provides a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Industry
Aerospace
Founded
1970
Employees
100,000–150,000
Headquarters
Toulouse, France
In Spain
Getafe, Madrid, Seville
Website
airbus.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Airbus Spain has major engineering and manufacturing sites in Getafe, Madrid, and Seville, offering opportunities in defense and aeronautics.
  • The company offers structured graduate programs like the 'Discover' and 'Master' internships, which are open to international candidates.
  • Airbus supports relocation for international hires, including visa assistance and integration support.
  • Spain is a key hub for Airbus's military aircraft programs, including the Eurofighter and A400M, providing unique career opportunities.
  • Airbus Spain has a multicultural work environment, with English as a common working language in many teams.

In their own words

About the company & team

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Additional information

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

Software Engineering

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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