Airbus UpNext - Transverse Software Lead for a demonstrator on Aircraft Connectivity

Job Description:

Join us to be part of the new Airbus UpNext strategic demonstrator paving the future of Aircraft Connectivity.

This demonstrator will accelerate the development of new technologies to bring tangible learnings to the business.

Designed as a talent incubator, Airbus UpNext is a place where you can act and think like a startup while building on the strong expertise of Airbus, a place where you are empowered to challenge and test new processes and ways of working.

The Transverse Software Lead position is within Airbus UpNext and it consists of a limited contract linked to the delivery of the demonstrator (estimated completion date February- 2028), starting ASAP.

Mission:

As the Transverse Software Lead, you will be a hands-on technical team member, responsible for bridging the gap between physical hardware on a plane and scalable, cost-effective infrastructure in AWS . Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Full-Stack Apps: Quickly build backend APIs and frontend tools to process and view data.

• Smart Data Handling: Manage a heavy, constant flow of live data (telemetry) from sensors and aircraft equipment.

• Offline-First Logic: Design systems that store data locally when the internet drops out and sync it automatically when reconnected.

• Advanced AWS: Design and manage complex, multi-account AWS setups while keeping cloud costs low (FinOps).

• Secure Networking: Connect on-board plane systems to the cloud using secure networks (VPNs, firewalls, and routing).

• DevOps & Containers: Package apps using Docker/Kubernetes and automate deployments using IaC and CI/CD.

• Hardware Integration: Connect software directly to aircraft hardware, sensors, and wireless access points (WAPs).

• Modern Tools: Use AI coding assistants (Cursor, Copilot, Claude) to write, document, and clean up code faster.

• Monitoring: Set up tracking tools to monitor system performance across both local hardware and the cloud.

Your boarding pass

What you bring:

• Expertise in SW and Application development, End-to-End SW system architecture, Ground-to-Air communications, and Cybersecurity.

• Experience in Systems integration, IoT protocols and server management.

• Curiosity and agility with new development tools

• Ability to troubleshoot complex data drops across multiple hops.

• Systems-thinking approach; ability to troubleshoot complex data drops across multiple hops.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex architectures and find innovative solutions
  
   

What you get:

• Pivotal Role in a Strategic Mission: play a key part in a project and participate in the Aviation Connectivity revolution.

• Build Something that Last: Your work will create a high-value asset and learning contribution for Airbus’s future. 

• Develop Critical Competences: Acquire and develop a sound background in connectivity technologies, a field essential for the future of aerospace. This experience can provide a unique career development opportunity within Airbus.

• Agile and Empowering Environment: Thrive in a work culture that empowers you to act and think like a start-up while being supported by the strong expertise of Airbus. We value an eagerness to take initiative and propose efficient ways of working.

• A Great Team and Culture: Be part of a high-achieving, experienced and fun team in a shared open-space office with highly skilled colleagues. We are guided by the “Care for Each Other” value.

• Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy the ability to craft your calendar ️ with flexible hours and the opportunity to work remotely, alongside regular UpNext community bonding events. And yes, we have complimentary freshly ground coffe ☕ and beverages 🧃 

About us

Founded in 2017, Airbus UpNext focuses on flying future technologies at speeds well beyond what seems feasible today. In doing so, it is actively shaping the future of the aerospace industry.

Designed as a talent incubator, Airbus UpNext is a place where you can act and think like a startup while building on the strong expertise of Airbus, a place where you are empowered to test & challenge new processes and ways of working. 

Airbus UpNext’s demonstrators evaluate, mature and validate potential new products and services that encompass radical technological breakthroughs. It has three flagships locations in France, Germany and Spain, to rapidly develop and test future technologies in scaled applications.

Our mission is:

• To identify the trends that could disrupt the future of the aerospace industry and evaluate them to demonstrate their potential as a viable product.

• To accelerate traditional research cycles and prototype development to achieve proof of concept in a real environment and at a convincing scale and speed.

• To develop real-world applications for emerging aerospace technologies, thereby driving their maturity and increasing their value.

• To be THE reference for Technology Value Assessment
   

Our Values: #Be Simple #Be Audacious #Speed of Execution, #Caring for Each Other #Be Open

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.

Company:

Airbus ExO Autonomy SAS

Employment Type:

Fixed term

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Software Engineering <JF-EN-EK>

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