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# Senior Onboard Safety-Critical Firmware & Software Engineer

- **Company:** Airbus
- **Location:** Getafe, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computing Platforms, C++ (Programming Language), Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), MATLAB, Software Requirements Analysis, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), CPLD, Model-Driven Development, Integration Tests, DO-178B
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/senior-onboard-safety-critical-firmware-software-engineer--getafe--ef88dfcb185ff89476abe94e118618c92

## About the Role

Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking an Onboard Safety-Critical Senior Firmware and Software Engineer to own the Firmware/Software Requirements Specifications for AR domain onboard computing platforms. You will drive HW/SW integration testing and contribute to DO-254/DO-178B/C certification with authorities.

The role requires strong VHDL, FPGA/CPLD, and C/C++ expertise, plus Model-Based Design and MATLAB/Simulink proficiency.

## Description

Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking an Onboard Safety-Critical Senior Firmware and Software Engineer to own the Firmware/Software Requirements Specifications for AR domain onboard computing platforms. You will drive HW/SW integration testing and contribute to DO-254/DO-178B/C certification with authorities.

The role requires strong VHDL, FPGA/CPLD, and C/C++ expertise, plus Model-Based Design and MATLAB/Simulink proficiency.