Senior Software Engineer Job at Airbus (Marignane)

Senior Software Engineer

Airbus

Location:
France , Marignane

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

Our Airbus Helicopters Software Mission Functions department in Donauwörth & Marignane is responsible for the development and integration of embedded software implementing safety-critical functionalities in military mission avionics systems. The team develops in-house solutions and supports products developed by other entities, ensuring that all development processes comply with applicable safety standards (e.g., ED-12 / DO-178) and certification requirements. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer H/F based in MARIGNANE who is not only technically skilled, but also structured, precise, and proactive in simplifying processes, coaching colleagues, and ensuring smooth integration of embedded software.

Job Responsibility:

Implement embedded software for military mission avionics systems, ensuring high quality and compliance with applicable standards
Participate in all phases of the V-model software lifecycle, including: Requirements analysis and specification
Software architecture and design
Implementation of embedded SW modules (main focus)
Integration of software across avionics systems
Verification and validation activities
Gather, analyze, System requirements
Write clear and precise software requirements, avoiding over- or under-specification
Define and implement verification strategies to ensure developed software meets the specified requirements
Act as software integrator, ensuring seamless integration of Embedded SW
Collaborate with colleagues to simplify and optimize processes, fostering best practices and coaching team members

Requirements:

University degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline
Proven experience in specification and/or development of Real-Time Embedded Software
Strong knowledge of airworthiness and certification standards
Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automation, and process improvement
Structured, precise, and proactive, with a mindset for process simplification and team coaching
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Nice to have:

Design of embedded software for military avionics or mission-critical systems
Familiarity with agile frameworks (e.g., SCRUM)
Knowledge of avionics bus systems (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, ARINC429)
Experience with software qualification/certification standards (e.g., DOD-STD-2167A, MIL-STD-498, IEEE 12207, DO-178B/C)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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