Level
Experienced
Location
Bremen
Working Model
Hybrid, Onsite
Job Field
IT, Software, Security
Employment Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent employment

Job Summary

You develop a secure software architecture for unmanned aerial systems, integrate IT security requirements, conduct threat modeling, and support software certification according to DO-178C.

Job Technologies

Your role in the team

Do you feel at home in the aviation industry? Airbus DS Airborne Solutions GmbH, a subsidiary of AIRBUS, develops and implements innovative solutions for our customers in the business areas of "Unmanned Aerial Systems" (UAS) and "Cargo Loading Systems" (CLS).
Design, development, and further evolution of a scalable and robust software architecture for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with strict consideration of security aspects (Security-by-Design).
Integration of IT security requirements into software architecture based on BSI Basic Protection and relevant cybersecurity standards for critical infrastructures.
Ensuring that software development is consistently aligned with the defined architecture guidelines and security policies.
Strategic planning of software certification according to DO-178C; execution of functional partitioning and separation of software components based on their criticality (DAL), as well as conducting threat modeling to identify attack vectors.
Creation and maintenance of architecture documentation (High-Level/Low-Level Design) in compliance with aviation standards and documentation requirements for IT security audits.
Definition and securing of interfaces between software modules as well as between software and hardware, especially with regard to preventing unauthorized access.
Selection of suitable technologies, frameworks, and patterns that support both performance and certifiability as well as resilience against cyber-attacks.
Technical support for development teams in complex design decisions and promoting security awareness within the software lifecycle.

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Our expectations of you

Education

Completed degree in Computer Science or Engineering (Master/Diploma) or a comparable qualification with extensive experience in software architecture.

Qualifications

The ability to recognize complex dependencies between functional safety (Safety) and information security (Security) and to translate them into technical designs.
Very good knowledge of German as well as business-fluent English, both spoken and written.
Assertiveness, reliability, trustworthiness, high integrity, and the ability to communicate confidently on both technical and regulatory levels (audits/certifications).

Experience

Solid knowledge of information security, ideally with proven experience in applying the BSI Basic Protection or comparable frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001).
Solid knowledge of software certification according to DO-178C as well as experience in applying safety standards in aviation.
Experience in designing complex, distributed systems and applying modern architectural patterns (e.g., Layered Architecture, Microservices, or Component-Based Design) with consideration of security barriers.
In-depth knowledge of C/C++ development as well as experience with the Qt framework and its integration into complex operating system environments (Linux/Windows).
Proficient in UML, modeling tools, agile processes, and experienced in methods such as Threat Modeling or Risk Assessment.
Experience with modern development environments, tools, and an understanding of integration into CI/CD pipelines (ideally including security scanning tools/DevSecOps).

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What we offer

Look forward to an attractive salary including special payments.
You benefit from 30 vacation days per year as well as additional days off for special occasions.
For your work-life balance, we offer flexible working hours between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM, as well as the option for remote work.
You can expect a variety of development and training opportunities in an international environment.
With our employee stock ownership plan, company pension scheme, and health prevention offerings, we support you sustainably.
We support your commute with a subsidy for public transportation, free parking, and the option for bicycle leasing.
With our corporate fitness program, you create an ideal balance to your workday.
In our canteen, you can also look forward to a varied selection of meals for your lunch break.