Methods & Tools Software Developer

Job Description: Are you passionate about the intersection of aeronautical engineering and software development? We are seeking a highly motivated Methods & Tools Software Developer engineer to join the Data Processing and Analysis Development group within Ground Station Team as part of the Flight and Integration Test Centre. You will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining the software ecosystem used by the Test/System Specialists to perform their analysis of Rig/Benches/Ground/Flight tests data. Additionally, you will act as a bridge between the Analysis Community in the Spanish perimeter and Ground Station in terms of tools and infrastructure, ensuring direct communication and providing technical support. In this role, you will contribute to all current Airbus Defence & Space programs—including A330 MRTT, A400M, C295, Eurofighter, SIRTAP, Eurodrone—while developing analysis tools and providing technical support to multiple areas – ranging from Avionics and Mission, Performance, Handling Qualities, Powerplant, General systems, Aerial Delivery, Datalinks…

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tool Development & Maintenance: Design, implement, and maintain software tools to be used by the Test Centre Analysis Teams.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with specialized Test Analysis groups (Performance, Handling Qualities, Avionics and Mission, Aerial Delivery, etc), to translate and integrate their mathematical models into functional software tools.
• Shape the Future: Play a key role in the definition of the future technology stack for Analysis Tools, ensuring the migration and integration of our current toolset into the new Time Series Analysis Tool Platform for Military (TSASM).
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as a technical point of contact between the Ground Station Team and the Analysis Community in Spain, ensuring a constant communication and providing support related to Analysis Tools when needed.

SKILLS

• Educational background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on scientific computing.
• Programming Expertise: Strong knowledge of MATLAB for scientific applications.
• Proficiency in Python, with deep experience in core data analysis libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Matplotlib, and the Jupyter ecosystem.
• Familiarity with other Python libraries like SimPy and Numba is highly desirable.
• Experience compiled languages, Fortran 77/90 and C++, or a strong willingness to learn them.
• CI/CD: Git mandatory, Jenkins and Nexus desirable.
• Methodologies: Experience working in Agile environments using Jira and Confluence.
• Analytical Mindset: A deep interest in scientific programming and the ability to implement mathematical equations into efficient code.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical software concepts to non-software engineers (and vice versa).
• Language Skills: English advanced.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
• 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. Experience Level: Professional. Job Family: Testing.

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