HMI/Desktop Applications Software Engineer

Airbus•Bingen, WA

7d•$116,000 - $178,000•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus is seeking an Entry-Level Software Engineer to design, refine, and maintain the desktop ground-control applications our operators rely on to fly cutting-edge UAS fleets. This is an ideal launchpad for an early-career engineer who loves building user-facing interfaces, working close to hardware, and translating complex real-time telemetry into actionable visual tools. The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most sophisticated small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.

Requirements

Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Possess a minimum of six (6) months experience programming in C++ and/or C#, through coursework or personal/academic projects.
Basic understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
Ability to debug and troubleshoot application-level issues.
Ability to translate functional requirements into working application features.
Demonstrated project experience (school, internship, or personal) building a functioning application
Ability to document code and application behavior clearly for teammates.
Comfortable asking questions and incorporating feedback from senior engineers and operators.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or projects involving UI/UX design or human-computer interaction.
Experience with Windows desktop application frameworks (e.g., WPF, WinForms, MFC, or similar).
Personal, academic, or internship projects involving a graphical user interface.
Exposure to real-time or data-driven applications (dashboards, monitoring tools, games, simulations).
Familiarity with WPF, WinForms, or similar Windows UI frameworks.
Basic UI/UX design sensibility — layout, usability, clarity of information display.
Exposure to multithreaded or event-driven programming.
Interest in or aptitude for designing interfaces that simplify complex information for end users.
Ability to work through ambiguous requirements with guidance from senior engineers.
Ability to gather and interpret user feedback (from operators) to inform application improvements.
WPF, WinForms, or other Windows desktop UI frameworks.
Basic familiarity with UI/UX design tools or principles (e.g., Figma, wireframing basics) — nice to have, not a deal-breaker.
Exposure to telemetry/data visualization libraries or techniques.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain desktop applications (C++/C#) that serve as the operator-facing interface to our ground control and aircraft systems.
Implement and refine UI/UX elements to make complex system data clear and actionable for operators.
Debug and resolve application issues reported by internal users/operators.
Write unit and integration tests to ensure application reliability.
Collaborate with systems/network and embedded engineers to integrate data feeds (telemetry, network/health status, sensor data) into the application layer.
Participate in code reviews and follow established software development practices.
Document application features, known issues, and usage guidance for operators and internal teams.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off
personal time
holidays
generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
prescription
dental
vision
life
disability
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
other supplemental benefit coverages
Tuition Assistance
Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria