Future Capabilities Simulation Engineer (d/f/m)

Job Description:

Future Capabilities Simulation Engineer (d/f/m)

Within the Simulation domain, the Future Capabilities team in Manching is shaping the future of Engineering and Training Simulators, while also preparing the base to enable the development of future platforms in an effective, rapid and modern way. Our teams provide cutting‑edge solutions to the new programmes and support the development of projects from concept to production.

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 nearby 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 and develop high‑fidelity and modular Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) subsystem simulation using C++ language and modern software architecture patterns.
• Apply DevOps and Test‑Driven Development principles and tools.
• Document and communicate simulation architectures, interfaces, and operational procedures for maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate sensor and flight dynamic models, as well as mission planning algorithms.
• Deploy, test and validate simulation models in real training environments.
• Integrate third‑party libraries and APIs for enhanced simulation fidelity and functionality.
• Analyse and fix reported issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership within the team.

Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Aeronautical Engineering related technical field preferred.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in software development.
• Very good knowledge in modern C++ and object‑oriented programming principles.
• Very good knowledge in a scripting language (Python, Bash, Golang).
• Familiarity with CMake, Conan, Git and Docker.
• Familiarity with Linux environments.
• Professional level English. German would be a plus.
• Knowledge of UAS concepts, flight dynamics, and standards would be a plus.
• Proven experience with flight simulators and integration would be a plus.

Company

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Testing

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