Military Derivatives Stream-aligned Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Airbus scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description:
DESCRIPTION
An opportunity for a Software Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).
The selected candidate will join the Software Mission Systems Team, specifically integrated into a Stream-Aligned product team. The engineer will contribute to R&D and core product initiatives focused on enhancing our mission system capabilities through next-generation technologies. The role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver continuous value in high-performance distributed environments, building state-of-the-art software solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The main tasks of the jobholder will be:
- Design, write, and maintain clean, efficient, and modern C++ code running on Linux platforms.
- Implement data-centric communication interfaces and network architectures using DDS middleware technologies.
- Develop, optimize, and maintain responsive graphical user interfaces (GUIs) leveraging the Qt framework.
- Own the end-to-end delivery of customer-facing features using Trunk Based Development and continuous value stream models.
- Ensure high software quality by implementing Test Driven Development (TDD), including unit, integration, and regression tests.
- Design and implement technical documentation, including software architectures, API contracts, and DDS data models.
SKILLS
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to know you:
Education: Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience. Experience: At least 5 years in software development, specifically in high-performance applications.
Soft skills: Analytical and problem-solving skills, team spirit, and the ability to work in complex, international, and multicultural environments.
Languages: Advanced level in English.
Technical knowledge: Modern C++ (STL, object-oriented design), Linux environments, CMake, and Git.
Valuable / Nice to have: Experience with Qt framework (Quick, QML, or Widgets), DDS (Data Distribution Service), and testing frameworks such as GoogleTest or Catch2 will be valued.
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.
- Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
- Collective transport service in some sites.
- 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 Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Defence and Space SAUEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
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