At Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group), , a company specialising in safety-critical software and engineering solutions, we're looking for a C++ Software Developer to join our teams in Germany and contribute to long-term Airbus aerospace projects.

You'll work on the development of test and simulation frameworks, building software solutions and graphical user interfaces that support advanced aerospace engineering and testing environments.

Your opportunity at a glance

📍 Location: Bremen, Germany

💰 Salary: 50,000 € – 60,000 € gross/year + additional benefits

⏰ Working hours: 35 hours/week

📄 Contract: Permanent German employment contract

Why join Orbital?

✅ Work-life balance: 35-hour working week with an overtime hours bank.

✅ Relocation support: Up to €1,500 in financial assistance (if applicable).

✅ Language development: Up to €350 towards German language training.

✅ Relocation assistance: Accommodation, administrative and tax support.

✅ Additional benefits: Collective agreement payments and applicable bonuses.

✅ Career development: Long-term Airbus projects, with potential future direct-hire opportunities.

What you'll do

• Design, develop and maintain C++ software for test and simulation frameworks (TSF).

• Develop and enhance graphical user interface (GUI) components for testing applications.

• Perform unit testing, software validation and code reviews to ensure quality and reliability.

• Contribute to virtual engineering environments, integrating simulations with real hardware.

• Provide second-level technical support for test systems and simulation frameworks, including AIDASS, MaTE and SI².

• Support engineering teams and customers with application development, system testing and technical solutions.

What we're looking for

Essential requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Experience in C++, IT, software development or information systems.

• German: Business fluent (mandatory).

• English: Business fluent (mandatory).

Nice to have

• Experience developing GUI applications using C++.

• Knowledge of test automation, simulation frameworks or virtual testing environments.

• Familiarity with unit testing, code reviews and software quality practices.

• Experience with hardware-software integration or aerospace engineering projects.

✈️ Ready for your next challenge?

Bring your C++ development skills to international aerospace projects in Germany!

If you're passionate about software development, simulation technologies and building reliable engineering solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

We look forward to hearing from you!