**Start Date: October 2025**:
Every year we look for university graduates from around the world to join Airbus and help fill the critical roles for our future. We need people with the aspiration, enthusiasm and the talent to help us move forward and to change the world and deliver our vision to **_pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. _**
When you begin your career with us, we **accelerate your growth through our Airbus Global Graduate development journey **, focusing on both soft skills, business knowledge and technical ability. You will be part of a two year programme that enables you to develop your professional skills; build your networks and gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus whilst delivering in a specific position - **each development journey is individual **!**
In addition to **on-the-job activity **and a **comprehensive schedule of training opportunities **, once a year you will also join your global graduate community for a development week where you meet your peers, hear from our leaders and learn from the best.
By the end of the programme, you will have gained everything you need to become an established team member in your position, having already demonstrated your value. You will have developed your skills in an area that is strategically important for Airbus, you will know about the Airbus business, the opportunities, challenges and needs, and **you will have learned more about yourself, and what makes you great!**
Above all you will have the opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.
**What can you expect...
**You will be on a development pathway to prepare you to be an **Onboard Safety Critical Development Engineer **and can expect to be involved in the following:
- Firmware and Software Requirements Specification for the Onboard Safety Critical Computing Platforms.
- Hardware/Firmware/Software Integration Testing for the Onboard Safety Critical Computers developed inside the AR Domain.
- Development of the Firmware DO-254 DAL A/B and Software DO-178B/C DAL A/B for the Onboard Computers developed under the responsibility of the Air Refuelling domain, and to be involved in its verification (testing, reviews and analysis).
- Share the responsibility of the Hardware and Software Certification Process of such Firmware in front of the Certification Authorities in order to demonstrate the compliance with the RTCA DO-254 DAL A/B and RTCA DO-178B/C DAL A/B Objectives.
During this time competences in the area of the Airborne Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Analytics shall be developed taking advantage of the research initiatives of the department in the development and certification of future airborne systems for coming Airbus programs.
At the end of the two year development programme you will be fully equipped to be a key player as an **Onboard Safety Critical Development Engineer!**
**What we are looking for...
**To be a successful applicant to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme, we ask that you demonstrate you have:
- Education to a degree level or equivalent within a relevant field of study
- Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English)
- A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation and demonstrating adaptability
Knowledge of the below topics would be beneficial;
- Python and Matlab scripting; Real Time Operating Systems; Partitioning Architectures and ARINC653 Standard; Control systems theory; Model Based Design; Continuous integration and DevOps environments; GIT; Bitbucket; AGILE frameworks; Artificial Intelligence theory and techniques, Machine Learning, Data Analytics and Computer Vision; DO-178B/C and DO-254.
An advanced level of knowledge of the below is highly desirable;
- Modelling languages and environments as UML and SysML, Matlab/Simulink and SCADE Suite/Display; VHDL hardware description language; FPGAs and CPLDs, mainly Xilinx and Altera devices; different programming languages, such as: C/C++, Ada, C#
STATEMENT : This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.
**What is the recruitment process **
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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**:
Entry Level
**Job Family**:
Software Engineering
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