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Senior Mission Simulation Engineer (Military Derivatives)

Location:  Getafe, Spain
Location flexibility:  1 office day / week, 2 office days / week, 3 office days / week, 4 office days / week
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Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Mission Simulation Engineer to join our team at Airbus Defence and Space. This role involves the design, development, testing, and maintenance of complex mission simulators, contributing to the validation and verification of advanced aerospace systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, develop, and implement mission simulation models for complex aerospace systems, including aircraft and spacecraft.
  • Lead the integration of subsystems within simulation environments, ensuring interoperability and performance.
  • Conduct comprehensive simulator testing to ensure accuracy, fidelity, and compliance with operational requirements.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues, optimizing simulation performance and stability.
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including systems, software, and hardware engineers.
  • Participate in defining simulation architectures and selecting appropriate technologies.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of simulation development processes and methodologies.
  • Provide technical support and training to simulator users.
  • Document simulation design, implementation, and results.

SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in developing and testing mission simulators or real-time systems within the aerospace or defense industry.
  • Strong experience with programming languages such as C++.
  • In-depth knowledge of simulation architectures, physical modeling, and system integration techniques.
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  • Experience with simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, etc.) and development environments.
  • Familiarity with real-time operating systems and data communication protocols.
  • Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment and lead technical projects.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Advanced level of Spanish and English (spoken and written).
  • Knowledge of aerospace industry standards (e.g., ARINC, DO-178C, DO-254) will be considered an asset.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required.
  • WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

    At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

    • Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
    • Attractive salary.
    • Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
    • Collective transport service in some sites.
    • Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
    • On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
    • Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
    • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
    • Special rates in products & benefits.

    #MYCYB

    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 SAU

    Employment Type:
    Permanent
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    Experience Level:
    Professional

    Job Family:
    Software Engineering

    By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
    Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

    Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

    At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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