Job Description

In order to support our Ground Systems & Human Space Flight team, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Software Architect (d/f/m)

We support ground systems for human spaceflight missions (ISS - Columbus, ESA ESM project) and design the ground infrastructure for future LEO space stations such as Starlab.

Our Responsibilities are: design and specification of new ground systems; System, data and change analyses; delivery of ground software; Support for functional verification and error investigation and tool support.

Your location

Bremen is a charming city full of history in the northwest of Germany. In addition to being one of the country’s greenest cities, it offers wonderful sights, a rich culture, urban flair and culinary delights. It’s also a great place for seaside lovers, being located just an hour’s drive from the North Sea coast.

Our Benefits for You

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Collaboration within the team.
• Planning and evaluation of software- and data architectures, as well as data flows in the ground segment.
• Requirements engineering.
• Definition of system integration logic and execution of V&V activities (Verification & Validation).
• Selection of required software components and tools.
• Interface definitions and customer interfacing.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering
• Experience in software projects.
• Solid experience in software architecture, system architecture, requirements engineering, and interface specification.
• Experience with functional verification and V&V processes.
• Proficiency in German and English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills.

Desired Knowledge

• Linux
• UML, MBSE (CAMEO)
• Communication protocols commonly used within Space Projects (CCSDS, 1553, Spacewire, FEECP, etc.)
• Experience with Ground System Software and/or related technologies (CCS, CGS, SCOS2000, etc.)
• Programming skills in C, Java, Python and Shell.

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Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Software Engineering <JF-EN-EK>

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.