#AGGP2025 Graduate Software Engineer

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Start Date: September 2025

Every year we look for university graduates from around the world to join Airbus and help fill the critical roles for our future. We need people with the aspiration, enthusiasm and the talent to help us move forward and to change the world and deliver our vision to pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.   

When you begin your career with us, we accelerate your growth through our Airbus Global Graduate development journey, focusing on both soft skills, business knowledge and technical ability. You will be part of a two year programme that enables you to develop your professional skills; build your networks and gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus whilst delivering in a specific position - each development journey is individual! 

In addition to on-the-job activity and a comprehensive schedule of training opportunities, once a year you will also join your global graduate community for a development week where you meet your peers, hear from our leaders and learn from the best.

By the end of the programme, you will have gained everything you need to become an established team member in your position, having already demonstrated your value. You will have developed your skills in an area that is strategically important for Airbus, you will know about the Airbus business, the opportunities, challenges and needs, and you will have learned more about yourself, and what makes you great! 

Above all you will have the opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.

If you are ready to join and be part of this journey please apply below (& don’t forget to include a motivation letter)!

What can you expect...

For this position, you will be on an individual development pathway to guide your growth into the role of Software Engineer and can expect to be involved in the following: 

• Create new software systems and forensic tools in the full software project lifecycle.

• Design software solutions for IT Security requirements.

• Be involved in projects from the initial scope right through to final project delivery and ongoing maintenance.

• Develop Security Software according to project specifications.

• Take a lead role in the development of source code, software tools and third party products. Implement and test IT Security.

• Ensure a smooth transition to new solutions, identifying any issues in testing, debugging and correcting source code or other errors as the project areas are implemented.

• On-going maintenance, training and enhancement.

• Train of system users and other stakeholders and clients, along with the production of documentation support them going forwards.

Your development journey will also include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into this position.

At the end of the two year development programme you will have developed into the position of Software Engineer!

What we are looking for…

To be a successful applicant to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme, you will need to demonstrate you have:

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent within a relevant field of study

• Recently graduated or first professional experience in the field of Cyber Security.

• Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English)

• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation.

• The ability to be self aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development.

Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.

STATEMENT: This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

What is the recruitment process…

Online application -> Online Task Based Assessment -> Application Review (Talent Acquisition Partner & Manager) -> Virtual Assessment Centre (November & December) -> Offer!

NB: Applications will close 6th October (don’t delay, apply today as some roles may close early due to applications received).

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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.

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