Join Airbus Defence and Space in Manching, Germany as a Senior EF PSTS Simulation System Engineer. In this permanent, full-time role with a 35-hour work week and flexible working arrangements, you will define system designs and requirements for high-fidelity Eurofighter training systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
5 to 10+ years of systems engineering experience; experience with military flight training devices is preferred.
Proficiency in requirements management and system modelling tools (e.g., Cameo, Enterprise Architect, DOORS).
Security clearance or eligibility for clearance required.
Skills & Responsibilities
Systems Modelling & Requirements: Define system design, collect customer needs, and establish system architecture using tools like Cameo, Enterprise Architect, and DOORS across training device projects.
Simulation & Avionics Expertise: Apply knowledge of simulation standards and software architecture principles to develop high-fidelity Eurofighter training devices and weapon simulation systems.
Project & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), execute trade-off studies, and work alongside cross-functional teams and military stakeholders.
Mentorship & Process Improvement: Mentor junior engineers, promote best practices, and contribute to lessons-learned activities to enhance future system engineering workflows.
Potential transition routes: People from aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or software architecture roles may bring relevant simulation and modeling skills, alongside meeting mandatory systems engineering requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
In order to support the simulation team, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a
Senior EF PSTS (Pilot Synthetic Training System) Simulation System Engineer (d/f/m)
In this role, you will act as a Senior System Engineer responsible for a full-spectrum solution for a high-fidelity Eurofighter (EF) training system. This includes flight dynamics and avionic models, cockpit systems, visual systems, control stations and the synthetic environment, among others, across several projects. You will collaborate with other system engineers and architects, as well as cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders with military backgrounds, to deliver a world-class training device for the Eurofighter, while contributing to the converge toward a common design solution across projects and potentially across platforms.
Your location
Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.
Your benefits
Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.
Your tasks and responsibilities
Define the System Design and System Requirements across several PSTS EF training devices and projects.
Manage the collection of system & customer needs, contribute to the definition of the system architecture and the derivation of system requirements, among others - on the Weapon Simulation System (WSS) side and other related subsystem, mainly in a functional chain structure
Support the definition of a common Training System Acceptance Criteria process together with the relevant System Engineering Manager and Acceptance Manager.
Senior EF PSTS (Pilot Synthetic Training System) Simulation System Engineer (d/f/m)
Manching
On-site, Remote
Attractive remuneration with company pension schemes
Support the preparation of design reviews with internal and external customers, including SRRs (System Requirements Reviews), PDRs (Preliminary Design Reviews), and CDRs (Critical Design Reviews).
Contribute to the orchestration of a common future PSTS system design solution across projects, particularly related to the Weapon Simulation System (WSS).
Be part of the System Design team and support verification, acceptance, and certification activities when required.
Collaborate with cross-functional and project-specific teams and experts to define the common simulator architecture, always in collaboration with the System Engineering Manager.
Support the execution of trade-off studies and evaluate optimisations, new technologies & tools.
Conduct lessons-learned activities to improve System Engineering best practices for future projects, together with the System Engineering team.
Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in system engineering.
Desired skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
5 to 10+ years’ experience in systems engineering; experience with military flight training devices is preferred.
Demonstrated experience across the entire system engineering life-cycle for complex systems.
Strong proficiency in requirements management and system modelling tools (e.g., Cameo, Enterprise Architect, DOORS).
Strong interest in emerging technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, advanced modelling, automation, digital engineering) and their practical application to improve engineering workflows, productivity, and system development processes.
Expertise in simulation and military avionics standards and frameworks is an advantage.
Strong foundation in software architecture frameworks (e.g., service-oriented architecture, microservices, layered architecture) and software architecture principles including modularity, scalability, and maintainability, is an asset.
Familiarity with modern software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps pipelines, containerization) is a plus.
Very good communication skills with the ability to mentor & support team members and to collaborate efficiently with customers and cross-functional teams.
This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognised authorities.
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
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.
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.
Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
Employment Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Sub-system development
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