Software Engineer

Company: Airbus
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Location: Portsmouth
Job Description:

Job Information

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional within UK and international

LOCATION: Portsmouth

TYPE: Full time

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 such as Agile or Scrum.
  • Familiarity with version control systems including Git.
  • Understanding of software testing principles and experience with unit and integration testing.

Legal and Equality

Airbus is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. Airbus supports equal opportunities and does not request monetary exchange as part of the recruitment process.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026