Software Engineer for Aircraft Simulator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 16, 2026. Airbus scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description:
An opportunity for aSoftware Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Spain).
If you are passionate about fighter aircrafts, you spend hours with flight simulators and you are looking for an opportunity to work in a company with cutting-edge technology, please continue reading this job offer.
We are seeking Software Engineers to join our development team for the Spanish Trainer. The ideal candidate will have experience in C++ programming and possess a understanding of software engineering. You will be part of the full software development lifecycle -from requirements engineering and architectural design to implementation, testing, and system integration within complex simulation environments.
The accountabilities of this position will be applied on:
- Developing the simulation SW to be included in the Embedded Training Solution of the SAETA 2 aircraft trainer.
- Supporting the development and operation of the SAETA 2 Simulators
- Supporting the design, development and deployment of the devices that compose the Ground Based Training System where all the future Spanish Combat Pilots will train. This activity includes Virtual Reality Training Devices.
- Collaborate on feasibility studies investigating new features to optimize pilot training.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Requirements Engineering: Elicit, analyze, and document high-level and low-level software requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance with rigorous industry standards
Software Design: be part of the architectural and detailed design of complex software components, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance optimized for real-time or near-real-time systems.
High-Performance Development: Implement robust, efficient, and maintainable code using modern C++ standards.
Verification & Validation (V&V): Define comprehensive test strategies, including unit, integration, and system-level testing. Develop automated test suites to ensure software integrity.
System Integration: Perform hands-on integration of software components into large-scale simulators or avionics hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments.
Process Compliance: Adhere to and enforce strict software engineering processes and lifecycle models, ensuring all documentation and artifacts meet mission-critical quality standards.
Mentorship & Review: Conduct rigorous peer code reviews and design reviews to maintain high coding standards and technical excellence within the team.
SKILLS
- Education: Computer, Aeronautical or Telecommunications Engineering degree or a related discipline
- Experience: At least 6-7 years in Software Engineering. In case you have one or more competences described below, you should consider to apply:
· Expert C++ Programming: Mastery of C++ with a focus on memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization.
· Software Engineering Mastery: Deep knowledge of design patterns and software architecture.
· Regulated Process Experience: experience working under strict software development lifecycles (e.g., AQAP, DO-178C, or similar formal methodologies).
· Testing Expertise: Proficiency in testing frameworks and a strong understanding of V-Model development cycles.
· Systems Integration: Experience integrating software into complex aircraft simulation environments or embedded avionics systems.
· Experience using: Linux, Dockers, Conan, Make files.
- Availability to travel: average of one week each two months.
- Languages: Advanced level in English.
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.
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.
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:
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