Software Design Engineer (Aerospace Flight Recorders)

Quick Facts

• Role: Software Design Engineer (Aerospace Flight Recorders / “Black Boxes”)

• Team: Flight Recorders engineering team

• Work model: Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

Description

Design and develop software for next-generation airborne flight recorders (“black boxes”). You will participate across the full software development lifecycle—requirements, design, coding, testing, and engineering documentation—aligned with RTCA DO‑178C. Responsibilities also include simulator-based testing for data streaming functionality and coordinating customer issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for flight recorders using C, C++, and Python

• Handle requirements definition, design, coding, testing, and engineering documentation per RTCA DO‑178C

• Design, execute, and evaluate software tests using simulators to verify data streaming

• Follow and refine software design methodologies and enhance coding best practices

• Communicate issues with stakeholders and contribute to timely resolution

• Support product initiatives, long-term strategies, and product roadmaps

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering (advanced degree preferred)

• Senior-level skills in C, C++, and Python

• Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g., VxWorks)

• Hands-on PKI infrastructure experience (key management, certificate lifecycle, trust chains)

• Practical knowledge of X.509 certificates, authentication, and authorization

• Familiarity with RTCA DO‑178C development principles

• English communication skills (B2 to C1)

Benefits

• 25 vacation days per year

• Meal allowance; Benefit Plus Cafeteria Card

• Life insurance; employer contribution to pension saving scheme or DIP

• Multisport Card and Makro Card; discounts at T-Mobile and partner network offers

• Flexible working hours with a 3+ hybrid arrangement

• Work in an international environment

• Recognition & Referral bonus programs

• Employee Assistance Program (free and confidential)

• Learning & Development platform with 10,000+ courses

• Employee engagement activities and global employee networks

• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and development