Job Description

The Lead Software Developer is responsible for overseeing the development of our existing
and new aeronautical products. As part of the software development team and in collaboration
with project management, the Lead Software Developer is involved in software development,
requirements engineering, software architecture decisions, and unit testing. This role requires
strong Agile methodology know-how to lead and manage development processes effectively.

The position is on-site at our customer's location in Bavaria, near Munich. You will be part of
our team based in Berlin, which will require traveling to Berlin once a month.

Job Requirements

Successfully completed studies in computer sciences or another comparable study program,
or a successfully completed training in a comparable IT profession
5+ years of object-oriented software development experience
5+ years experience of C++ programming language
Experience in using software version control tools (e.g. Git/Bitbucket)
Experience with Gnu/Linux and scripting languages, e.g. Bash, is advantageous
Experience in defining software requirements is advantageous
Experience in using third-party and open-source libraries is advantageous
Experience with Agile Software Development
IP network skills are mandatory
Ability to deal with full-stack problems
Knowledge of bug tracking tools (JIRA) is mandatory
Knowledge of programming languages for GUI development is advantageous
Knowledge of the V model and DO-178 standard is advantageous
Working location will be Gilching (Bavaria).

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Lead and mentor the software development team, ensuring adherence to Agile practices.
Drive software development projects, making critical decisions on software architecture and
design.
Collaborate closely with project management to align development activities with project goals
and timelines.
Engage in requirements engineering to gather and define software specifications.
Perform unit testing to ensure high-quality software deliverables.
Develop software, implement unit tests, and maintain existing or new software components
Continuously contribute to improve established processes
Maintain or extend existing build environments
Maintain or extend Gnu/Linux operating system configurations
Document requirements and implementation details

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.