Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

Senior Software Engineer for EuroDrone Offboard Maintenance System Tools

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

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 , Telecomunication 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

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 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.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Computing&Comm and Info& Data Processing

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.