Senior Software Engineer for EuroDrone Offboard Maintenance System Tools
Airbus Defence and Space · Getafe, Community of Madrid, Spain
- On site
- Full-time
- €100,000 / year
- Getafe, Community of Madrid, Spain
Job highlights
- Design ground-based aircraft maintenance software.
- Develop backend services and frontend applications.
- Work with Python, C++, Java, Go, React, TypeScript.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Shape critical aerospace software architecture.
About the role
Senior Software Engineer
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to design and develop next-generation ground-based software solutions supporting aircraft operations and maintenance. This position is part of the Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) domain, focused on enabling advanced aircraft health management through data-driven insights, system monitoring, and maintenance support. The role focuses on building scalable, robust, and maintainable software systems that enable data-driven workflows and seamless interaction with aircraft systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement software architectures to support a growing ecosystem of ground tools and services
- Develop backend services and applications for data acquisition, processing, and analysis
- Build user-facing applications to support engineering and maintenance operations
- Define and maintain clear interfaces and APIs between system components
- Ensure scalability, maintainability, and long-term evolution of the software platform
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (systems engineering, avionics, maintenance)
- Contribute to technical decision-making and technology roadmap definition
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace, Telecommunication and/or Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in software development and system design
- Strong experience in software architecture and scalable system design
- Proficiency in one or more backend languages: Python, C++, Java, or Go
- Experience designing and implementing APIs (REST, gRPC)
- Solid understanding of data processing and data management systems
- Experience with distributed systems and modular architectures
- Familiarity with version control, CI/CD, and containerization (e.g., Docker)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace, avionics, or other safety-critical industries
- Understanding of aircraft systems or data communication protocols (e.g., ARINC, AFDX)
- Knowledge of software standards for critical systems (e.g., DO-178C)
- Experience interacting with hardware systems or external devices
- Familiarity with data visualization tools and frameworks
Frontend & UI (Required)
- Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React and TypeScript
- Strong understanding of component-based UI development and state management
- Ability to design and implement intuitive interfaces for technical users (engineering and maintenance tools)
- Experience building data-driven dashboards and visualization tools (logs, metrics, time-series data)
Key Competencies
- Strong system-level thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to design solutions with long-term scalability and maintainability in mind
- Comfortable working in multidisciplinary environments
- High level of autonomy and ownership
- Clear and effective technical communication
What We Offer
- Opportunity to shape the architecture of critical aerospace software systems
- Work on cutting-edge tools supporting real-world aircraft operations
- Collaborative and technically challenging environment
- Long-term growth and leadership opportunities
Employee Benefits
At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:
- Vacation days and additional days-off along the year (+35 days off in total).
- Attractive salary and compensation package.
- Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance (40% remote work).
- 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.
Key skills/competency
- Software Architecture
- Backend Development (Python, C++, Java, Go)
- API Design (REST, gRPC)
- Data Processing
- Distributed Systems
- Frontend Development (React, TypeScript)
- CI/CD
- Containerization (Docker)
- Aerospace Software
- System Design
Skills & topics
- Senior Software Engineer
- Software Architecture
- Backend Development
- Frontend Development
- API Design
- Data Processing
- Distributed Systems
- CI/CD
- Aerospace
- Python
- C++
- Java
- Go
- React
- TypeScript
- Docker
- gRPC
- REST
- HUMS
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of software development, system design, and architecture experience. Emphasize backend (Python, C++, Java, Go) and frontend (React, TypeScript) skills, plus API design and CI/CD familiarity.
- Showcase aerospace experience: If you have experience in safety-critical industries like aerospace or avionics, clearly state it to align with preferred qualifications.
- Demonstrate system thinking: In your application and interviews, emphasize your strong system-level thinking, problem-solving, and ability to design for scalability and maintainability.
- Prepare for technical discussions: Be ready to discuss your experience with distributed systems, data processing, API design (REST, gRPC), and containerization tools like Docker.
- Highlight communication skills: Showcase your ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts effectively.
Technical preparation
Practice designing scalable backend systems.,Build small projects with React and TypeScript.,Implement RESTful APIs or gRPC services.,Set up a CI/CD pipeline with Docker.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex system you designed.,How do you ensure software maintainability?,How do you collaborate with non-technical teams?,Tell me about a challenging technical problem.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Senior Software Engineer role at Airbus Defence and Space?
- The Senior Software Engineer role at Airbus Defence and Space requires strong skills in software architecture, backend development (Python, C++, Java, or Go), API design (REST, gRPC), data processing, distributed systems, and frontend development (React, TypeScript). Familiarity with CI/CD and containerization (Docker) is also essential.
- What is the expected experience level for this Senior Software Engineer position at Airbus?
- Airbus Defence and Space is looking for candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in software development and system design for this Senior Software Engineer role.
- Does Airbus Defence and Space offer remote work options for the Senior Software Engineer role?
- Yes, Airbus Defence and Space offers a hybrid work model for this role, allowing for approximately 40% remote work, promoting a good work-life balance.
- What are the preferred qualifications for the Senior Software Engineer role at Airbus?
- Preferred qualifications include experience in aerospace, avionics, or other safety-critical industries, understanding of aircraft systems or data communication protocols, knowledge of software standards for critical systems (e.g., DO-178C), and experience interacting with hardware systems.
- How can I best prepare my resume for the Senior Software Engineer job at Airbus Defence and Space?
- To prepare your resume for the Senior Software Engineer position at Airbus Defence and Space, highlight your 5+ years of experience in software development, system design, and architecture. Specifically mention proficiency in backend languages like Python, C++, Java, or Go, and frontend frameworks like React and TypeScript. Quantify your experience with API design, data processing, and CI/CD practices. If applicable, detail any experience in aerospace or safety-critical industries.
- What kind of projects will a Senior Software Engineer work on at Airbus Defence and Space?
- A Senior Software Engineer at Airbus Defence and Space will design and develop next-generation ground-based software solutions for aircraft operations and maintenance, focusing on Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS). This involves building scalable backend services for data acquisition and processing, as well as user-facing applications for engineering and maintenance support.
- What are the benefits of working as a Senior Software Engineer at Airbus?
- As an Airbus employee, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including over 35 days off annually, an attractive salary, health insurance, stock options, a retirement plan, study grants, and on-site facilities like a free canteen and medical office. There are also excellent upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment.