Software Engineer (d/f/m) Cabin & Cargo Electronics

Airbus is seeking a Software Engineer to join KID-Systeme GmbH in Buxtehude, designing and developing safety-critical embedded software for aircraft cabin and cargo electronics, with a focus on camera and video distribution systems. The role involves creating real-time software for critical cabin and surveillance functions, working with embedded Linux and RTOS environments.

• Designing, developing, and verifying safety-critical embedded software for aircraft systems, primarily using C and C++.
• Developing software for camera control, video processing, and data streaming within a highly integrated aircraft environment.
• Creating low-level drivers and board support packages (BSPs) for embedded Linux (e.g., Yocto) and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Defining and documenting software requirements, architecture, and detailed designs based on system specifications.
• Implementing and executing comprehensive software test cases and procedures to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Managing the full software lifecycle documentation in accordance with aviation standards (DO-178C).
• Collaborating daily with a multi-disciplinary team to integrate software with hardware and solve complex technical challenges.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of our software development processes, tools, and team practices.

• A university degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a comparable field.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in C and/or C++; experience with Python or Java is a plus.
• Proven experience developing for embedded Linux (e.g., Yocto, Debian), bare-metal, or RTOS environments.
• Experience in working on tools like DOORS, ClearCase and ClearQuest.
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: Software development for camera systems or image sensors; Video processing, encoding/decoding (e.g., H.264/H.265), and streaming protocols (e.g., RTP/RTSP); Developing drivers for hardware interfaces (e.g., Ethernet, I²C, SPI, MIPI-CSI).
• A solid understanding of safety-critical development lifecycles; direct experience with DO-178B/C is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Git, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with Labgrid is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

• 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, transportation subsidy, discounts at local businesses
• On-site-facilities: medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services
• Personal work environment with local employee networks within a global corporation
• 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