Aerospace Systems Engineer

Aerospace Systems Engineer
Viseu
Viseu, Viseu District, Portugal

Critical Fly
Tech - Airbus × Critical Software Joint Venture

Critical Fly
Tech is a new organisation created by Airbus and Critical Software to deliver the next generation of
- critical software across aviation, defence, and space. We are growing our systems engineering capability and looking for talented engineers who want to work on
- impact,
- world aerospace challenges.

As an Aerospace Systems Engineer, you’ll play a key role in defining, designing, integrating, and validating complex systems that support Airbus programmes. You’ll collaborate across disciplines to ensure our solutions meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and compliance.

What you’ll do:

• Requirements Engineering — capture, analyse, and manage system requirements aligned with customer and regulatory standards (e. G. , EASA, FAA).
• System Design & Architecture — support the creation of architectures, interfaces, and definitions for
  - critical systems.
• Integration & Verification — plan and execute V&V activities including test procedures, reviews, and compliance checks.
• Collaboration — work across software, hardware, systems, and verification teams, closely liaising with Airbus stakeholders.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.
• Some experience — academic, internship, personal projects, or first job — in embedded software development in C and/or C++.
• Basic understanding of the software engineering V-cycle and structured development processes.
• Familiarity with debugging tools, simulators, or basic testing techniques.
• Interest in
  - time systems and
  - critical software.
• Strong
  - solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, international engineering environment.
• Curiosity, initiative, and enthusiasm for writing clean, reliable code.

What Critical Fly
Tech offers:

• Work that challenges you technically and helps you grow.
• A team that values collaboration, learning, and
  - quality engineering.
• A culture where safety, excellence, and innovation guide everything we do.
• Competitive salary with
  - based recognition.
• Continuous training, mentoring, and career development.
• Modern offices designed to foster teamwork, creativity, and
  - being.

Perks with purpose:

• Private Health Insurance — your health and peace of mind matter.
• Employee Assistance Programme — confidential support for you and your household.
• Home Office Support — equipment to help you work comfortably from home.
• Extra Holidays — additional paid days as your tenure grows.
• Extra Parental Leave — fully paid extended leave for both parents.
• Flex-Time — work when it makes sense, aligned with your team and goals.
• Gradual Return Support — a gentle
  - up after extended leave.

Ready to start your journey with us?

If you want to learn, grow, and build software that helps shape the future of aerospace, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join Critical Fly
Tech, where
- first engineering meets
- generation software.