Job Description
We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our innovative team at Airbus Defence and Space Limited. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of cutting‑edge software solutions for critical defence and space applications.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications
* 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.
Benefits
Financial Reward: 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 much more.
Work / Life Balance: 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+).
Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University, unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing: 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.
Family & Caregiving: 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).
Additional Details
Security clearance: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance.
Travel: Occasional within the UK and internationally.
Type: Full time.
Location: Portsmouth (60% of your working week must be office based).
Salary: GBP 40,000 – 50,000 per year.
Flexibility & Accommodations
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you require and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process; we will accommodate reasonable adjustments.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant who considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition under the Equality Act 2010. To opt in, just select the option during application submission.
We require an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.
EEO / Equality Statement
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. We will never ask for any monetary exchange in a recruitment process. Any impersonation should be reported to relevant authorities.
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