Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer - Air-Ground Datalink Systems (m/f)

Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer - Air‑Ground Datalink Systems (m/f) Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer - Air‑Ground Datalink Systems to join our Avionics Software team in Toulouse, France.

You will actively drive and participate in the detailed design, coding, and verification (up to DAL C) of real‑time software modules for our datalink systems, ensuring full compliance with communication standards (ATN, ACARS, CPDLC). Your expertise will be instrumental in the development, production, and support of critical embedded products for all Airbus aircraft.

Your working environment Toulouse, the global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, offers a dynamic city lifestyle with excellent outdoor activities, an international airport, and proximity to the Mediterranean, Atlantic coast, and Pyrenees mountains.

How we care for you

Financial rewards: attractive salary, success agreements, profit sharing schemes, employee savings and stock purchase plans.

Work / Life balance: extra days‑off, holiday transfer options, staff council with social, cultural and sporting activities.

Wellbeing / Health: complementary health insurance (disability, invalidity, death), on‑site health services, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.

Individual development: unlimited access to over 10,000 e‑learning courses, certifications, expert career paths, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges In‑Depth Expertise in Avionics Datalink Standards (Mandatory)

Practical mastery of ATN and ACARS protocols, including detailed knowledge of ARINC 618 and ARINC 619 specifications.

Experience with Data Serialization (ASN.1) for complex message processing, specifically CPDLC PDUs.

Data Serialization (ASN.1)

Essential practical experience using ASN.1 to define, encode, and decode complex ATC messages (CPDLC PDUs).

Develop embedded real‑time software from high‑level specification to integration and validation on definitive hardware.

Ensure end‑to‑end integration of software with target hardware and advanced test benches (Bus Analyzers, Radio Link Simulators).

Act as the technical subject‑matter specialist on ATN/ACARS protocols and Data Serialization, mentoring junior team members.

Support activities: failure report analysis, technical request responses.

Improve ways of working, introduce new design solutions and technologies.

Define, follow‑up, and receive subcontracted activities and deliverables in conformity with subcontracting rules.

Manage activities within schedule, budget and quality expectations.

Participate in departmental performance improvement.

Your boarding pass

In‑depth knowledge and practical experience with ATN and ACARS protocols and architectures.

Mastery of Data Serialization techniques, notably ASN.1, and processing complex ATC messages (e.g., CPDLC PDUs).

Familiarity with ARINC 618 and ARINC 619 specifications.

Required skills and experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in critical real‑time software development with proven familiarity with the DO‑178C certification process.

Experience in critical real‑time embedded software development and certification (DO178C, DAL A to E).

Mastery of the C language for embedded development, including memory and real‑time performance optimization.

Solid experience with software engineering practices and tools (version control, continuous integration, standard DevOps workflows) in a high‑integrity setting.

Open mindset, good communication skills and strong teamwork.

Additional assets

Embedded security awareness: understanding of security challenges in air‑ground data link communications.

Familiarity with avionics security standards (ED‑202A/DO326A, ED‑203A/DO356A).

Excellent interpersonal skills and recognised team player.

Advanced level of English and French required.

This position requires a security clearance or eligibility for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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Company: Airbus Operations SAS

Employment type: Permanent

Class Emploi (France): G13

Experience level: Professional

Job family: Software Engineering

Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive environment. All applications are welcome regardless of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. We never ask for monetary exchange during recruitment; any impersonation should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

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