Airbus

Aerospace

MissionPlanningEngineer

Spain FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Professional candidates.

The Brief

“Mission Planning Engineer at Airbus. Skills: C++, Software development, Mission planning. Design and implement software modifications using C++. Define and develop graphical user interfaces”

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Eligibility Requirements

100% on-site, Requires a personal vehicle, Obtain a Security Clearance (Secret/NATO Secret)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace or a related discipline, 5 to 10 years of professional experience in software development, Proficiency in C++ programming, User Interface (UI) definition, Databases

Nice to Have

Master’s degree, Experience in aerospace or defense sectors, Experience in avionics, Experience in tactical systems, Experience in UTEs, Security Clearance (Secret/NATO Secret)

What You'll Do.

Design and implement software modifications using C++

Define and develop graphical user interfaces

Manage database connections

Perform software integration

Evaluate tactical capabilities

Maintain simulation benches

Maintain laboratory tools

Support technical documentation generation

Maintain systems under military supervision

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Join a multidisciplinary team; Work in close daily contact with the end customer

Communication Scope

Professional communication skills

Full Job Description

****Job Description:**** An opportunity for a C++ Software Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, located at CLAEX (Torrejón Air Base). The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of around 80 professionals providing key technical assistance to the Spanish Air Force. The team is in charge of developing embedded software and mission planning applications to integrate new capabilities into the fighter fleet. The main challenge of this role is to implement software evolution and conduct testing for tactical systems, working in a unique operational environment and in close daily contact with the end customer. **RESPONSIBILITIES** The main tasks of the jobholder will be: * Design and implement software modifications using C++ for mission planning applications and airborne systems. * Define and develop graphical user interfaces (UI) and manage database connections for the application. * Perform software integration, unit testing, and evaluation of the newly implemented tactical capabilities. * Maintain the simulation benches and laboratory tools required for software verification. * Support the generation of technical documentation and maintenance of the systems under military supervision. **SKILLS** Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you: * **Education:** Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace or a related discipline. A Master’s degree will be valued. * **Experience:** Between 5 and 10 years of professional experience in software development. Experience in aerospace or defense sectors (e.g., avionics, tactical systems, UTEs) is highly valued. * **Soft skills:** Strong teamwork, professional communication skills, and motivation to work in a structured customer-facing environment. * **Languages:** Advanced level in English. * **Technical knowledge:** Strong proficiency in C++ programming, User Interface (UI) definition, and databases. * **Valu

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