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Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
Job Description
The Simulation and Modelling division comprises departments in the UK, France and Germany. The division provides a central competence for Functional Verification Infrastructure (FV-I) relating to all the activities associated with the creation and support of numerical (software) and hybrid (part software, part hardware) simulators and test benches that are used for satellite functional verification. These simulators and test benches are vital for the success of spacecraft avionics programmes, such as Solar Orbiter and the Rosalind Franklin Mars Rover.
We have a number of existing and new innovative projects that require software engineering skills that contribute to the team and shape the design of high quality software and new products.
We are looking for a talented and creative engineer who is flexible, self-motivated and hard working to join our team based in Stevenage. We want you to apply your problem solving and software engineering skills towards the design and development of complex software solutions for the spacecraft industry.
Tasks
You will design, develop and integrate specific modules of the simulator as well as support the technical exchange between external teams involved in the development of the simulator. You will work closely with the engineering teams to ensure the successful development and use of the test benches.
The main technical activities include:
- Technical requirements analysis
- Software design and implementation
- Technical follow up with external teams
- System integration
- Testing and delivery of the benches
Skills
Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;
- Object Oriented analysis & design using UML (or similar)
- Knowledge on numerous software technologies, predominately C++ & Java
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with an ability to explain technical things to non-technical people
- Software development process knowledge
- Best practice design patterns and effective coding practices
- Working with Unix/Linux
Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.
The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.
Benefits
As a graduate with us, you’ll be a full-time employee and working on real projects and making a difference from day one. That’s why we make sure you’re properly rewarded for the work you do.
- £29,000 salary
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
- A selection of voluntary benefits such as Employee car leasing scheme, financial advice, employee discounts with nationwide stores, and more!
- A competitive pension
- Tax-effective share plans
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible work arrangements
- An independent, 24-hour, confidential counselling service
Contact
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises; auxiliary aids; room layout; dietary requirements etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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.
