Senior Software Engineer – C++ / Linux

Description

The team builds and maintains software for aeronautical simulation systems.

You will mainly write C++ on Linux, helping design, build, integrate and verify sturdy, maintainable and reusable components across complex simulation projects with other engineers.

Strong C++, solid Linux skills and a sound grasp of current development tools and practices are the core of the job.

Flight simulation or aeronautical experience is a plus, but engineers from other fields are welcome to apply.

The employer works in defence and space.

Responsibilities

• Build, debug and troubleshoot C++ software on Linux.
• Design and maintain well-built software components.
• Help shape architecture and technical decisions toward modular, maintainable and reusable code.
• Handle dependencies and build configuration with CMake and Conan.
• Track changes in Git and work closely with the team.
• Use Docker to keep development, integration and test environments consistent.
• Write and maintain automated tests, and support verification, code quality and continuous integration.
• Run static analysis and code quality tools to find and fix problems.
• Take part in code reviews, technical discussions and improvement efforts.
• Work with other engineering disciplines to bring software into simulation systems.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of professional software development, with substantial C++ work.
• Working knowledge of modern C++ (C++14/17 or later), including the STL, memory management, object-oriented design and good engineering practice.
• Solid Linux experience: command-line tools, shell scripting, development and debugging.
• Hands-on experience configuring and building with CMake.
• Preferably experience managing packages and dependencies with Conan.
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative version control.
• Practical Docker use for development, testing or integration.
• Good grasp of software testing, debugging, troubleshooting and code quality.
• Ability to analyse complex technical problems, work independently and own deliverables.
• Clear communication and effective collaboration in an international engineering setting.
• Awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to acting with integrity.
• Desired: experience with flight simulation systems, simulation frameworks or simulation software.
• Desired: familiarity with flight simulation architectures, relevant standards and interoperability concepts.
• Desired: experience with aeronautical systems, avionics, flight dynamics models or aircraft systems simulation.
• Desired: familiarity with automated test frameworks, unit and integration testing and code coverage.
• Desired: experience with Jenkins, SonarQube and Clang-Tidy.
• Desired: knowledge of architecture principles, design patterns and reusable components.
• Desired: experience with Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environments.
• Desired: experience in aerospace, defence or other complex engineering domains.

Conditions

Permanent contract at professional level.

Hybrid working where feasible, with flexible arrangements generally supported.

You must meet all legal and professional requirements for the role.

The company welcomes applications regardless of background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Benefits

• 35+ working days off per year in total, including vacation and extra days off.
• Competitive salary and compensation package.
• Collective transport at some sites.
• Health insurance, employee stock options, a retirement plan and study grants.
• On-site canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Opportunities to join social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Strong upskilling and development prospects in a multicultural setting.
• Special rates on products and benefits.