Job Description:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK / and international
LOCATION: Portsmouth (60% of your working week must be office based)
TYPE: Full time
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
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.
Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
Family and 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)
Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?
ABOUT THE ROLE
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking an experienced and innovative Software Architect to lead the design, development, and evolution of complex software systems for critical defence and space applications. This role is pivotal in shaping the technical direction, ensuring architectural integrity, and driving the successful delivery of cutting-edge software solutions.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
Architectural Design and Leadership: Lead the architectural design, definition, and documentation of software systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical requirements, and industry best practices for defence and space domains.
Technical Roadmapping: Develop and maintain technical roadmaps for software products and platforms, identifying opportunities for innovation, efficiency gains, and risk mitigation.
Technology Evaluation and Selection: Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance software development processes, performance, and scalability.
System Integration and Interoperability: Define and oversee the integration strategies for various software components, subsystems, and external systems, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
Security and Compliance: Design and implement robust security architectures and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and customer specific security requirements for sensitive defence and space applications.
Performance and Scalability: Architect solutions that meet stringent performance, reliability, and scalability requirements, conducting performance analysis and optimization as needed.
ABOUT YOU
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
8-10 years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 3-5 years in a dedicated Software Architect role.
Proven experience in designing and delivering complex, large-scale software systems, preferably within the defence, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.
Demonstrable experience with various architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven, monolithic decomposition) and their appropriate application.
Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python, Ada) relevant to embedded or real-time systems.
Extensive knowledge of software design principles, object-oriented design, and design patterns.
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development is highly desirable.
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) where applicable.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure software development practices.
Experience with model-driven architecture (MDA) tools and techniques is a plus.
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.
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 LimitedEmployment Type:
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Experience Level:
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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. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].
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.
Top Skills
What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.
Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
