Avionic Software Engineer - Model Based Development

TXT e-Tech S.r.l. , a company within the TXT Group, is seeking a Software Engineer to join its Aerospace & Defence division.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of embedded avionics software for a sixth-generation fighter aircraft, working in a highly technological, innovative and international environment.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in or experience of the Model-Based Development (MBD) approach and in defining software development and integration pipelines, with a particular focus on automation and software lifecycle quality.

Main responsibilities:

• To contribute to the definition of software requirements (HLR, LLR) using a model-based approach, with SysML/UML, for the elements of the IMA software infrastructure prototype;
• To contribute to the definition of the design model for the infrastructure elements;
• To develop models using the Model-Based Development (MBD) approach.

Essential technical requirements :

• Knowledge of at least one of the programming languages used in the avionics sector: Ada95, C and C++;
• Knowledge of the MathWorks suite (MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow).

Optional technical skills :

• Experience in programming real-time embedded applications in the avionics sector;
• Knowledge of the DO-178C and DO-331 standards;
• Knowledge of the SysML and UML modelling languages;
• Knowledge of the IBM Rhapsody and Cameo modelling tools;
• Knowledge of Ethernet protocols, in particular UDP;
• Knowledge of Linux;
• Experience with the DevSecOps approach, CI/CD and the related toolchains.

Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics or Mechatronics.

The ideal candidate is a proactive person with a good knowledge of English and with a strong predisposition to work in a team. Moreover, this candidate is precise in following the project specifications and is oriented towards the achieving of aims within the agreed timescales.

Why choose TXT Group:

• The opportunity to work in a cohesive team, which will support you in this new experience. You will immediately collaborate with your colleagues to achieve the set objectives, but you will also have the opportunity to participate in informal events;
• Opportunity to work and experiment in an international context;
• Training on the main topics related to the activity carried out;
• The salary range for this position is between EUR 28.000 and EUR 30.000 gross per year.
• The grading/level will be defined during the selection process based on the candidate’s profile and in accordance with the National Collective Labor Agreement (Metalworking Industry).

Position open to candidates regardless of gender, in accordance with Legislative Decree 198⁄2006 . The company promotes equal opportunities and values diversity in all its forms.