HMI/Desktop Applications Software Engineer

About the role

Ready to put your C++ and C# skills to work on software that directly controls unmanned aircraft systems? Airbus is seeking an Entry‑Level Software Engineer to design, refine, and maintain the desktop ground‑control applications our operators rely on to fly cutting‑edge UAS fleets.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain desktop applications (C++/C#) that serve as the operator‑facing interface to our ground control and aircraft systems.
• Implement and refine UI/UX elements to make complex system data clear and actionable for operators.
• Debug and resolve application issues reported by internal users/operators.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure application reliability.
• Collaborate with systems/network and embedded engineers to integrate data feeds (telemetry, network/health status, sensor data) into the application layer.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established software development practices.
• Document application features, known issues, and usage guidance for operators and internal teams.

Required profile

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least six months of experience programming in C++ and/or C# through coursework or personal/academic projects.
• Basic understanding of object‑oriented programming principles.
• Ability to debug and troubleshoot application‑level issues.
• Ability to translate functional requirements into working application features.
• Demonstrated project experience building a functioning application.
• Ability to document code and application behavior clearly for teammates.
• Comfortable asking questions and incorporating feedback from senior engineers and operators.

Required skills

• C++
• C#
• Windows desktop frameworks (WPF, WinForms, MFC)
• UI/UX design principles
• Multithreaded/event‑driven programming
• Unit and integration testing
• Telemetry and data‑visualization techniques

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with incentive compensation, profit‑sharing and ESOP eligibility.
• Paid time off, generous parental leave and comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability).
• Retirement savings plan (401(k)), tuition assistance and performance‑based bonuses.