Software Engineer

Software Engineer – Airbus Defence & Space

Join us at Airbus Defence and Space Limited to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of cutting‑edge software solutions for critical defence and space applications.

Job title: Software Engineer
Location: Portsmouth (60% office‑based)
Travel required: Occasional within UK and international
Type: Full time
Security clearance: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

• 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 more
• 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+)
• Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Wellbeing benefits (24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health/dental/eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
• 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)

• 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.

• 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.

We offer customised development solutions, flexible working arrangements, and support for accessibility needs throughout the selection process.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. No monetary exchange will be asked as part of the recruitment process.

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