Instrument Software Engineer

Airbus Defence & Space SAU

Madrid, Spain
Hybrid (initial 2-4 months onsite in friedrichshafen, germany, followed by work in madrid)
3 years experience programming on-board space software
Fluent english oral and written skills
Proficiency in c/c++ programming
Airbus Defence & Space SAU is seeking an Instrument Software Engineer for their Madrid location, focusing on the development of on-board software for satellites, particularly the PAZ2 mission. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of programming experience in C/C++, fluent English skills, and be prepared for a temporary relocation to Germany

Job Summary

  • You will join the Avionics Engineering team at Airbus Defence & Space in Madrid to develop flight software for the PAZ2 radar satellite instrument.
  • The role requires a short initial collocation period of 2-4 months in Friedrichshafen, Germany, to integrate with the development environment and team before working from Madrid.
  • Responsibilities include writing technical specifications, performing detailed design, coding, running validation tests, and defining interfaces for parallel development.

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Airbus Defence & Space SAU is seeking an Instrument Software Engineer for their Madrid location, focusing on the development of on-board software for satellites, particularly the PAZ2 mission. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of programming experience in C/C++, fluent English skills, and be prepared for a temporary relocation to Germany.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3 years experience programming on-board space software
  • Fluent English oral and written skills
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with avionics engineering disciplines
  • Ability to work in international multidisciplinary teams
  • Familiarity with satellite mission development

Key Requirements

  • 3 years professional experience in on-board space software
  • Fluent level of English (oral and written)
  • Programming expertise in C/C++

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