C++ Software Developer (d/f/m)

#### About us

Airbus ist Pionier einer nachhaltigen Luft- und Raumfahrt für eine sichere und vereinte Welt. Das Unternehmen arbeitet ständig an Innovationen für effiziente und technologisch fortschrittliche Lösungen in den Bereichen Luft- und Raumfahrt, Verteidigung sowie vernetzte Dienstleistungen. Airbus bietet moderne und treibstoffeffiziente Verkehrsflugzeuge sowie dazugehörige Dienstleistungen an. Airbus ist auch führend in Europa im Bereich Verteidigung und Sicherheit und eines der größten Raumfahrtunternehmen der Welt. Im Bereich Hubschrauber stellt Airbus die weltweit effizientesten Lösungen und Dienstleistungen für zivile und militärische Hubschrauber bereit.

#### Job description

To strengthen the Test Frameworks Backend Services Team, Airbus Defence and Space is seeking a motivated and skilled C++ Software Developer (d/f/m).

# C++ Software Developer (d/f/m)

You will join the Test Frameworks Backend Services team, part of the Test Frameworks and Instrumentation department within the Flight & Integration Test Centre at Airbus Defence and Space in Manching, Germany.

As a key contributor to our software integration and delivery pipeline, you will design, develop, and maintain a modern, automated build infrastructure supporting multiple operating systems — including Windows, Linux, and VxWorks — for critical test and simulation frameworks.

We are shaping the future of software integration in next-generation aircraft programs, and we’re looking for a skilled C++ Software Developer to drive the evolution of our build and dependency management ecosystem.

## Your location

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

## Your benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments
• 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies
• On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten close to the site
• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

## Your tasks and responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a cross-platform build infrastructure for Windows, Linux, and VxWorks targets
• Design and develop high-performance software components in C++17/20 for simulation and test support systems
• Develop and optimize CMake-based build configurations for complex, multi-component software systems
• Integrate and manage Conan as a package manager for C/C++ dependencies across development and integration environments
• Automate build, test, and deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and related CI/CD tools
• Ensure consistent and reproducible builds across heterogeneous environments (development, integration, test)
• Collaborate with software architects and developers to improve build performance, modularity, and scalability
• Set up and maintain unit and integration test execution in automated build jobs
• Support migration and integration of tools into the Atlassian Toolchain (Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo/Jenkins)
• Monitor and optimize build server performance, reliability, and security
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of build processes, configurations, infrastructure setups and work instructions
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software quality and delivery speed in alignment with DevOps best practices

## Desired skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Deep understanding of software build systems and dependency management in embedded and real-time environment
• Proficient in administering and automating builds on Windows and Linux systems
• Solid expertise in CI/CD pipelines, preferably with Jenkins, Git, and scripting
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English and German
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an agile, interdisciplinary environment

## Why Join Us?

At Airbus Defence and Space, you’re not just building software – you’re helping to shape the future of aerospace. Join a team where innovation meets impact, and where your expertise contributes to technologies that protect, connect, and advance our world.

If you are passionate about software excellence, real-time systems, and cutting-edge simulation – and want to grow in a globally connected, forward-thinking environment – we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

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