software engineer in Stevenage

Due to increased workload, the Simulation & Modelling team are looking for an experienced software engineer. This role will focus on designing and developing simulators and test benches that enable a wide range of departments to validate and verify spacecraft functionality. You will be joining a friendly and knowledge sharing UK team of 10+ engineers working closely with Architects and PMs. The career progression for this role is Architect, Expert or Systems Engineering.

How you will Contribute to the team:

• Work on Telecommunications, Earth Observation & Science missions Projects such as ... for ESA and the UK MOD.
• Understand that your software is used for testing spacecraft software and hardware, which results in moving requirements and sometimes the need to clarify those requirements.
• Work closely with other engineering teams to ensure successful deployment and use of the test benches, and knowledge share with Early Careers Engineers.
• Perform technical requirements analysis, software design and implementation, technical follow up of external teams, system integration, testing and delivery of the benches.

Security clearance: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

Requirements:

• Have you been developing software for approximately 8+ years?
• Enjoy working in a fluid environment and filling in the gaps for unclear requirements?
• Knowledge of machine‑to‑machine communication protocols?
• Interested in building virtual spacecraft?
• Machine‑to‑Machine (M2M) / network protocols and experience with Linux/Unix (any distro) and happy to work with Redhat.
• Object Oriented analysis & design using UML (or similar), with good knowledge of development domains, frameworks and utilities.
• Excellent and proven C++ & Java programming skills especially in the development of robust client/server architectures.
• Proven track record of managing the full software development life cycle, from initial requirements gathering through to final testing.

Equal Opportunity: 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.

Benefits:

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and more.
• Work / Life Balance: 37‑hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health/dental/eye insurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates.
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave.
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

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