Airbus

Software & Data Systems Engineer – Predictive Maintenance

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2 days ago
Getafe, SpainSenior

Responsibilities

  • Design scalable backend architectures, REST and gRPC APIs, and ground tools for large-scale engineering datasets.
  • Develop end-to-end applications for data acquisition, telemetry processing, analysis, visualization, and technical dashboards.
  • Define system interfaces, boundaries, and requirements with avionics, hardware, maintenance, systems engineering, and software teams.
  • Apply data analytics, machine learning, and predictive methods to flight and operational data for health monitoring and predictive maintenance.
  • Make technical decisions, evaluate system trade-offs, and guide long-term platform roadmaps using robust engineering practices.
  • Develop Health and Usage Management Systems across aerospace platforms including the A400M, C295, EuroDrone, SIRTAP, and Hurjet.

Requirements

  • Degree in Aerospace, Systems, Software, Telecommunications, or Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of combined experience in software development, systems engineering, or complex system design.
  • Strong proficiency in at least one backend language: Python, C++, Java, or Go.
  • Experience with scalable, modular, or distributed systems and API design using REST or gRPC.
  • Hands-on experience processing, managing, and analyzing large, complex datasets.
  • Familiarity with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization using Docker.
  • Ability to evaluate systems holistically and collaborate across software, avionics, hardware, and maintenance domains.
  • Preferred experience in aerospace, avionics, safety-critical systems, or DO-178C software standards.
  • Preferred knowledge of aircraft communication protocols such as ARINC and AFDX.
  • Preferred hands-on experience with React, TypeScript, technical dashboards, time-series data, operational telemetry, predictive modeling, machine learning, or engineering-data visualization.

Benefits

  • Permanent employment with Airbus Defence and Space SAU.
  • Vacation and additional time off totaling up to 35 days per year.
  • Hybrid work where possible, including 40% remote work.
  • Collective transport service at some sites.
  • Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, and study grants.
  • On-site facilities including a free canteen, kindergarten, and medical office.
  • Upskilling opportunities, development prospects, and a multicultural work environment.
  • Special rates on products and benefits.
  • Opportunities to participate in social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

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BackendData Engineering
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