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Join Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe, Spain as a Senior Simulation System Engineer on a permanent, full-time basis. In this role, you will take technical ownership of simulation model integration for the A400M Training Simulation Environment, bridging aircraft design, systems engineering, and C++ software development.

Requirements

  • Engineering degree in Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Significant professional experience in software development and integration of complex engineering systems, typically 8+ years (required).
  • Strong practical knowledge of C++ and software development fundamentals (required).
  • Experience integrating simulation models or software components into complex systems (required).
  • Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink models and model-based development workflows (required).
  • Previous knowledge of the A400M aircraft, flight training simulators, automatic code generation, and ARINC standards (desirable, preferred).

Skills & Responsibilities

  • C++ Development: Develop, maintain, and debug simulation software components and contribute to software architecture.
  • MATLAB/Simulink & SCADE Analysis: Analyse models to support the generation, compilation, and integration of executable code into the simulation software environment.
  • Requirements Management: Analyse, clarify, and manage system and software requirements while maintaining traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Configuration Control: Maintain configuration control of simulation models, source code, generated executables, interfaces, and associated documentation.
  • Potential transition routes: People from Systems Engineering or Aerospace Software Development roles may bring strong programming and integration skills, alongside meeting the required technical engineering background.

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Simulation System Engineer to contribute to the development, integration and maintenance of simulation models and software for the A400M Training Simulation Environment.

In this role, you will bridge aircraft design engineering, simulation systems engineering and software development.

You will be responsible for integrating simulation models delivered by aircraft design offices, typically developed in MATLAB/Simulink or SCADE, into the executable software baseline of the simulator.

You will take technical ownership of model integration activities, ensuring compliance with requirements, software quality, configuration integrity and training needs.

You will also contribute directly to software development, primarily using c++ and help improve the technical processes and practices used within the team.

Key responsibilities:

  • Take technical ownership of the integration lifecycle of simulation models delivered by aircraft design offices
  • Analyse MATLAB/Simulink or SCADE models to support the generation, compilation and integration of executable code into the simulation software environment
  • Define and maintain model interfaces, data exchanges and integration dependencies with other simulation components
  • Analyse, clarify and manage system and software requirements, maintaining traceability throughout the development lifecycle
  • Develop, maintain and debug simulation software components, primarily using C++
  • Contribute to software architecture, interface design, integration strategies and technical problem-solving
  • Ensure software and model releases meet the applicable requirements and quality standards
  • Maintain configuration control of simulation models, source code, generated executables, interfaces and associated documentation

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Engineering degree in Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline
  • Significant professional experience in software development and integration of complex engineering systems, typically 8+ years
  • Strong practical knowledge of C++ and software development fundamentals
  • Experience integrating simulation models or software components into complex systems
  • Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink models and model-based development workflows
  • Solid understanding of requirements management, software testing, debugging, configuration management and change control
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Airbus

Senior Simulation System Engineer

Getafe
  • Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary and international engineering teams
  • Desirable qualifications and experience:

    • Previous knowledge of the A400M aircraft and its systems
    • Experience with aircraft simulation models,flight training simulators or aerospace simulation systems
    • Experience with Simulink, automatic code generation, generated-code integration or model validation
    • Experience with software development tools, automatic testing and continuous integration workflows
    • Familiarity with systems engineering standards,model-.based systems engineering (MBSE) and requirements traceability tools
    • Familiarity with relevant standards such us ARINC-610, ARINC-653, ARINC-429

    Personal competences:

    • Technical autonomy, initiative and accountability for deliverables
    • Effective collaboration with software developers, aircraft design specialist and training stakeholders
    • Proactive attitude towards continuous improvement, automation and knowledge sharing

    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:
    Sub-system development

    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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