Embedded Software Engineer

Description

The role is an Embedded Software Engineer position in the Airborne Connectivity team at the company Defence and Space in Getafe, Madrid, within the company's Engineering function.

The team designs and builds hardware and software that give military airborne platforms advanced connectivity and communication. These platforms include Eurofighter, C295, MRTT, SIRTAP and Eurodrone, along with Secure Communications programmes.

You will work in a multidisciplinary, highly skilled group on next-generation, high-integrity airborne real-time systems, with a focus on smart connectivity, distributed networking and artificial intelligence.

You will take part in the full embedded software lifecycle, from defining requirements and designing architecture through to verification, testing and deployment on target systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build embedded real-time software, helping with architecture, low-level design and implementation under the applicable software development standards.
• Define, analyse and manage software requirements so they stay traceable, consistent and aligned with system specifications and programme goals.
• Write, integrate and verify software, covering testing, configuration management, documentation, change management and support for software quality assurance.
• Work with product managers, programme managers, system engineers and validation teams to deliver high-quality software on time and integrated correctly.
• Help plan projects and make technical decisions, shaping project scope, development work and delivery milestones while meeting quality and schedule targets.
• Find ways to improve software development processes, tools and technologies within the department.

Requirements

• University degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in real-time and/or embedded software development, including requirements definition, implementation and verification.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ and/or Ada, low-level software development, software requirements engineering and software verification methods.
• Fluent English and Spanish.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, good communication, a proactive approach, and the ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams and weigh different views on products, projects and processes.
• Nice to have: knowledge of software airworthiness certification standards (DO-178C, EFA Standards), cybersecurity concepts and accreditation processes (Common Criteria).
• Nice to have: experience with system and software design tools (SysML, UML), integrated development environments (GPS, AdaMulti, Eclipse) and verification tools (VectorCAST, AdaTest95).
• Eligibility to obtain NATO or national security clearance, compliance with applicable national and US export control regulations, and availability for occasional national and international travel.

Conditions

Permanent contract, professional experience level.

Hybrid working when possible, with flexible arrangements to support innovative thinking.

Collective transport service, subject to the working calendar and home location.

Equal opportunities apply; applications are welcome regardless of background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Benefits

• Vacation days plus extra days off during the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan and study grants.
• On-site facilities including a free canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Opportunities to join social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural setting.
• Special rates on products and benefits.