DevOps & Software Engineer

To strengthen the Test Frameworks Backend Services Team, Airbus Defence and Space is seeking a motivated and skilled DevOps & Software Engineer (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 - a Center of Competence 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 DevOps Engineer to drive the evolution of our build and dependency management ecosystem., * Design, implement, and maintain a cross-platform build infrastructure for Windows, Linux, and VxWorks targets

• 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

• 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 environments
• 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, 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., 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.