Airbus UpNext - Ground Systems Software Architect for a demonstrator on Aircraft Connectivity (m/f)

Job Description:

Location: Toulouse (Saint Martin), France

Type of contract: CDI-C till the end of February 2028 (the contract is linked to the deliverable of the demonstrator)

Starting ASAP

Airbus UpNext is designed as a talent incubator: we act fast, take risks, and we disrupt the status quo, while building on the strong expertise of Airbus. Currently, we're building a strategic demonstrator that will define the future of Aircraft Connectivity.

We aren't just looking for an architect; we’re looking for a pioneer. You’ll have the agility of a startup founder with the backing of the global leader. If you want to build high-stakes tech that actually takes flight, your boarding pass is waiting!

Your Mission: The Ground Truth of Flight

As our Ground Systems Software Architect, you aren't just drawing diagrams; you are the hands-on visionary responsible for the "Ground-to-Cloud-to-Air" nervous system. You will define, build, and scale the platform that makes seamless, high-performance connectivity a reality.

What You’ll Own:

• Cloud Architecture: Design and lead a multi-account AWS infrastructure. You’ll be the master of AWS Organizations and the champion of FinOps, ensuring our tech is as efficient as it is powerful.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation: If it can be automated, it should be. You’ll lead the charge in IaC and CI/CD, making deployment a non-event.

• Networking and Security: From managing complex data streams to securing air-to-ground links, you’ll ensure that every packet of data is secure, fast, and reliable.

• Full-Stack Agility: You’re a "builder" at heart. You’ll dive into backend/API development to rapidly prototype solutions that solve real-world aerospace hurdles.

• Containerization & Orchestration: We don't fear AI; we leverage it. You’ll use tools like Claude, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor to supercharge development and maintain elite code quality.

Your boarding pass

• The Architect’s Mindset: Deep expertise in end-to-end SW systems and Ground-to-Air communication.

• Cybersecurity First: A "security-by-design" philosophy when building cloud environments.

• The Troubleshooter: You have a "systems-thinking" approach and can find a needle in a haystack (or a data drop across multiple hops).

• Tech Stack: Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and modern monitoring/KPI solutions to track performance across wired and wireless networks.

• Performance Tracking and Telemetry: Proficiency with monitoring and KPI solutions on both local and cloud platforms to track end-to-end performance across multiple wired and wireless networks.

Why Join the UpNext Crew?

• 🚀 High-Impact Work: You aren't a cog in a machine. You are building a high-value asset that will become the blueprint for Airbus’s future connectivity.

• 🛠️ Elite Tech Culture: Work in a high-achieving, fun team that values "Care for Each Other." We are a community of geeks, pilots, and innovators.

• 💡 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.

• 💪🏻 The Best of Both Worlds: Enjoy the fast-paced, "test-and-fail-fast" environment of a startup, backed by the stability and resources of Airbus.

• ⚖️ Flexibility for Real Life: We value outcomes, not desk time. Benefit from flexible hours, remote work options, and a workspace designed for collaboration.

• ☕ The Perks: Beyond the career-defining experience, we have regular community bonding events and—most importantly—premium freshly ground coffee and beverages to keep the gears turning.

Because we operate in an Agile environment, your mission might evolve. We need someone who views "change" as "opportunity."

Are you ready to build the future of flight? Apply now!

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 #Be Open #Speed of Execution, #Caring for Each Other

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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