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Join Airbus Defence and Space in Manching, Germany, as a Software Developer Simulation on a permanent basis. Design and develop high-fidelity real-time aircraft simulations using C++, requiring 3 to 5 years of professional experience, a degree in Computer Science or similar, and negotiation-level English.

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science or similar required.
  • At least 3 to 5 years of professional software development experience required.
  • Extensive experience in software architecture, design, and development required.
  • Excellent C++ skills required.
  • English negotiation level required.
  • Experience with Tornado or Eurofighter Avionics is preferred.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • C++: Design architecture and develop simulation models representing aircraft equipment and sub-/systems.
  • Testing: Create and perform unit tests of simulation models using C++ and Python, and perform integration and acceptance testing.
  • Development Tools: Create tools such as code generators to improve development processes.
  • Potential transition routes: People from embedded systems or aerospace engineering roles may bring strong programming and systems background, alongside meeting the mandatory C++ and English requirements.

Job description

Job Description:

In order to take our Engineering and Training Simulators to the next level, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a passionate:

Software Developer Simulation (d/f/m)

We develop top notch, high fidelity simulations for a variety of aircraft, supporting the entire development life cycle. We have the technical responsibility for all our simulators. We design, develop, integrate and deliver complex training & engineering simulations to our customers. At the core, our simulations are distributed real-time applications. Most of our software is written in C++, but you might also find yourself writing & adopting Python or Ada occasionally.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

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 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

  • Design the architecture of software models and components for new simulator functionality
  • Develop simulation models (C++) representing aircraft equipment and sub-/systems
  • Create and perform unit tests of simulation models and modules (C++ / Python)
  • Create tools for improving our development processes (e.g. code generators)
  • Perform integration and acceptance testing

Desired skills and qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science or similar
  • At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience required
  • Extensive experience in Software architecture, design and development
  • Excellent C++ skills, Other programming languages / Frameworks are welcome (Qt / QML, Ada, Python...)
  • English negotiation level
  • Experience with Tornado or Eurofighter Avionics would be beneficial

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

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.

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

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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:
Testing

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.

Apply now
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