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Airbus

Software Development Engineer for Flight Physics Capabilities / Loads & Aeroelastics (d/f/m)

Location:  Hamburg, Germany
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:

Are you eager to pioneer cutting-edge simulation technologies for the future of sustainable aviation?

In order to support the intersection of Aerospace Engineering and Software Development , Airbus is looking for a

Software Development Engineer for Flight Physics Capabilities / Loads & Aeroelastics

(d/f/m)


About Us & Locations


The Flight Physics domain is at the core of aircraft architecture and system integration. Within our team, we develop, maintain, and advance our internal in-house simulation software for aircraft loads & aeroelastics.

You will ideally be working in Hamburg, the largest production site for civil aircraft. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe offers unique perks, such as the option to commute by ferry, allowing you to experience the special flair of Hamburg where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets maritime legacy.

As our team operates across international engineering hubs, Bremen (Germany) and Filton (UK) are also possible locations for this role. Across all sites, close collaboration and team spirit are central to how we work, which is why regular on-site presence at your chosen location is required.

Your Mission

You will be a key developer for our internal loads simulation software. In this role, you will bridge the gap between flight physics domain knowledge and software engineering. You will participate in all phases of the software lifecycle-from defining simulation requirements and architectural design to implementation, automated testing, and deployment. Your code will directly enable engineering teams across Airbus to calculate and evaluate aircraft loads accurately and efficiently.

Working at Airbus

Hybrid

Fully flexible hours

Company benefits

Accrued annual leave
Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Bike parking
Coaching
Complimentary Medical Services
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Enhanced sick pay
Family health insurance
Health insurance
In house training
Language lessons
Mentoring
On-site gym
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Referral bonus
Sabbaticals
Teambuilding days
Mental health support
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders
On-site catering
Modern office
L&D budget
Lunch and learns
Hackathons
Share options
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
401K
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Faith rooms

Awards & Accreditations

1st - Best Work-Life Balance

1st - Best Work-Life Balance

Flexa awards 2026
2nd – Most loved - Large companies

2nd – Most loved - Large companies

Flexa awards 2026
Most Mission Driven Company

Top 5 - Most Mission Driven Company

Flexa awards 2026
1st - Best Work-Life Balance

1st - Best Work-Life Balance

Flexa awards 2025
3rd - Best Career Progression

3rd - Best Career Progression

Flexa awards 2025
Most Inclusive Company

Top 5 - Most Inclusive Company

Flexa awards 2025
Most Flexible Company

Top 10 - Most Flexible Company

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Our Benefits for You


  • 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

  • In-House Simulation Tool Development: Design, code, test, deploy, and continuously enhance our internal simulation software dedicated to aircraft loads and aeroelastics.
  • Algorithm & Architecture Design: Implement advanced numerical methods and physical models into clean, high-performance, and modular code.
  • Requirements Translation: Collaborate closely with Flight Physics loads engineers to translate complex aerodynamic and structural load requirements into efficient software algorithms.
  • User Support & Tool Maintenance: Provide technical support to internal engineering users, troubleshoot simulation issues, and optimize software performance and usability based on user feedback.
  • Engineering Best Practices: Apply modern software engineering standards, including peer code reviews, CI/CD, version control, and comprehensive testing to ensure simulation accuracy and code reliability.

Desired skills and qualifications

  • Domain Background: Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics, Computational Engineering, Physics, or a related field with a solid understanding of flight physics, aircraft loads, or structural mechanics.
  • Hands-on Programming Skills: Strong coding abilities and solid experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) using Python, C++, or C#.
  • Systems & Infrastructure: Experience working in Linux environments. Practical knowledge of High-Performance Computing (HPC), parallel computing, or aeroelastic simulation workflows is a major advantage.
  • Software Engineering Practice: Solid foundation in modern development workflows, including Git/version control, unit testing, and CI/CD practices.
  • Problem-Solving & Mindset: A passion for translating physical engineering problems into robust, automated software tools.
  • Communication & Team Spirit: Excellent communication skills in English, good Level of German speaking with an open, collaborative approach to working in an international engineering team.

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

Company:
Airbus Operations GmbH

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Flight & Space Physics

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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