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Embedded Software Engineer

  • Newport (Newport)
  • IT development

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer

Airbus DS Newport

Airbus Cyber Security is a European specialist in cyber security. Our mission is to protect governments, military and critical national infrastructure enterprises from cyber threats.
We are over 700 experts based across our main locations in France, Germany and the UK, each with a Security Operating Centre, we also operate in the US and the Middle East.
We deliver reliable cyber security products and services that meet the highest requirements and protect you against cyber threats.
We provide a global cyber defence approach that dynamically aims to protect, detect and respond to cyber threats with a portfolio including managed security services, industrial control system offerings, encryption, key management and consultancy services.
Our goal: Protect our customers and support their business needs with cyber security products and services.
We are passionate about cyber security. If you share our passion, we want to speak with you.

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

A vacancy for an Embedded Software Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Newport.

You will be responsible to the Software Team Lead for executing allocated Software Work Packages within agreed cost, time and quality constraints.

This position can offer you:

·  Challenging tasks in a company with some of the most innovative cyber security technology and services
·  Integration into an international network of cyber security experts across and outside of Europe
·  Participation in Europe-wide projects as prime supplier
·  Exciting development opportunities and perspectives within Airbus as a global player
·  An attractive company pension scheme
·  Airbus Group success share scheme
·  An extensive range of additional benefits, such as car options, travel insurance for the whole family, child care vouchers, etc.
·  Flexible working hours

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing and integrating a software module or component as directed by the Software Team Lead.

This will include the production of full design documentation and UML models associated with the software module.

Software is designed, developed, integrated and tested in accordance with Airbus Defence and Space standards; all supporting documents are produced in accordance with Airbus Defence and Space standards.
· Allocated Work Packages are completed by the job holder within agreed cost, time and quality onstraints
· Tools, methodologies and coding standards are appropriately applied to achieve project aims, in line with direction from the team lead.
· Technical design decisions are made within the context of known practices, established precedents and acquired
technical expertise.
Timely reporting to Team Lead on progress, risks and issues arising from allocated Work Packages
· Taking technical and task leadership from Team Lead
· Design, implementation and integration of allocated software
modules or components to meet demanding technical, cost, timescale and quality criteria.
· Communicating effectively with other team members.
· Being an effective and productive member of the team.

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.

Required skills

As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate the following;

·  Knowledge and familiarity with software development methodologies.
·  Ability to carry out development tasks of up to three months duration in an autonomous environment.
·  Real-time software design and development in a resource constrained / embedded environment using C or C++.
·  Strong understanding of object-oriented programming.
·  Familiar with various design and architectural patterns.
·  Object oriented analysis, design and development using UML or similar methodologies.
·  Experience of software configuration management.
·  Must be highly self-motivated, articulate, with good verbal and written communications skills.

Must have existing UK SC security clearance, or be capable of attaining UK SC clearance
This role is based at Airbus Defence and Space offices, Newport, South Wales, with occasional requirements for business travel within the UK and abroad
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
We value the strength that diverse perspectives bring to our business, so if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you

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