Synthetic Environment - Simulation Software Engineer (m/w/d)

Synthetic Environment - Simulation Software Engineer (m/w/d)

Airbus Defence and Space invites applicants for the position in Manching, Germany. Support the development of the Airbus Common Synthetic Environment (ACSE) for training simulators used with Eurofighter, Eurodrone, and military transport aircraft.

Location : Manching, Bavaria – up to an hour drive from Munich.

Key Responsibilities

• Design the service‑oriented architecture for the Synthetic Environment.
• Develop services required by training simulators and integrate them with external systems.
• Create software interfaces between services.
• Develop and maintain C++ solutions supporting natural and tactical environment simulation.
• Perform continuous integration and testing of developed services.
• Apply DevOps principles and tools.
• Support software verification activities and analyse reported issues.
• Document software designs, interfaces, and tests.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of modern C++.
• Experience with CMake, Conan, Git, Jenkins, Docker/Podman.
• Experience in distributed/service‑oriented systems is a plus.
• Experience in synthetic environments for training simulators is a plus.
• Very good English communication skills.
• Interest in flight simulators and software integration.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments.
• 30 days paid vacation plus additional days‑off for special occasions.
• Upskilling opportunities and international group‑wide development prospects.
• Employer‑funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, insurance subsidies, and public transport subsidies.
• On‑site medical officer, canteen, cafeteria, and kindergarten.
• Flexible working arrangements: part‑time models, flexible hours, and individualized timeout.
• Diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities.

We want you if you show awareness of compliance risks and act with integrity. Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all and to fostering an inclusive workforce.

Apply now online.