Airbus

Software Engineer

Portsmouth Full time

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional within UK / and international

LOCATION: Portsmouth (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

  • Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday (AP+)

  • Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University 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 insurance / eye tests, 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) 

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our innovative team at AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge software solutions for critical defence and space applications.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM 

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software applications and systems.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, hardware engineers, and other software developers, to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions.

  • Participate in the full software development life cycle, from concept and design to testing, deployment, and support.

  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code adhering to established coding standards and best practices.

  • Perform code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to design specifications.

  • Debug and troubleshoot software issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes and tools.

  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to defence and space software development.

  • Assist in the creation of technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and test plans.

ABOUT YOU

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • Proven experience in software development, preferably within a professional environment.

  • Strong experience with Java (17+),

  • Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).

  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

  • Understanding of software testing principles and experience with unit and integration testing.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
 

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

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 Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Software Engineering

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