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Join Airbus Defence and Space in Manching, Germany as a Simulation HMI Software Architect on a permanent, full-time basis. Shape top-notch engineering and training simulations for Eurofighter training systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality simulation control and monitoring solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in computer science, aeronautical engineering, or a relevant field (Master's degree preferred).
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience across the entire system engineering lifecycle of simulation projects, preferably in military flight training devices.
  • Strong understanding of modern software development methodologies like Agile, DevOps pipelines, and containerization, alongside familiarity with C++ and Qt/QML.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Software Architecture & Design: Define simulation and software architectures in collaboration with transversal teams and conduct design reviews with customers.
  • System Engineering & Integration: Capture customer needs, translate them into system specifications, and support development, integration, validation, and certification.
  • Risk Management & Delivery: Proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure high-quality product delivery on time and within budget.
  • Collaboration & Mentorship: Collaborate efficiently within cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
  • Potential transition routes: People from software engineering, systems engineering, or flight simulation roles may bring relevant technical and architectural skills, alongside meeting the important requirement of simulation domain familiarity.

Job description

Job Description:

In order to support, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Simulation HMI Software Architect - Eurofighter Training Simulators (d/f/m)

Our department develops top-notch, high-fidelity engineering and training simulations for a variety of aircrafts, supporting the entire development lifecycle.

We are looking for a simulation software architect in context of HMI systems within Eurofighter training simulations, e.g. instructor operating stations. These stations provide the overall simulation control & monitoring, and are also used for defining and debriefing training sessions. While architecting the simulator HMI systems, you will also collaborate with a team of system and software engineers to ensure successful product development.

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

  • Attractive salary and special payments
  • 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions
  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
  • Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted bike & car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies
  • On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten close to the site
  • Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
  • Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

  • Capture and translate customer needs into clear system specification and acceptance criteria.
  • Define the simulation and software architecture in a collaborative manner with other transversal and project specific teams and experts.
  • Prepare and conduct design reviews with internal and external customers.
  • Support development, integration, validation/verification, acceptance and certification activities.
  • Perform risk management activities by proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact delivery.
  • Ensure high-quality product delivery on time within agreed budget and according to customer’s needs, expectations and requirements.
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Airbus

Simulation HMI Software Architect - Eurofighter Training Simulators (d/f/m)

Manching
Attractive salary and special payments
  • Regularly monitor, evaluate and report progress, challenges and customer feedback. Keep stakeholders informed.
  • Desired skills and qualifications

    • Bachelor or higher degree in computer science, aeronautical engineering, or relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.
    • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience across entire system engineering lifecycle of simulation projects, preferably in military flight training devices.
    • Understanding of military aircraft systems, operational procedures, and mission workflows is considered an advantage.
    • Strong technical background with a solid understanding of modern software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps pipelines, containerization) and familiarity of software technologies (C++, Ot/QML).
    • Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor junior engineers and to efficiently collaborate with customers and within cross-functional teams.
    • Proactive and pragmatic mindset and being passionate about simulation.

    Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

    Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

    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
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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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