VIE Study Engineer (d/f/m) - Operational Analysis / Concept of Operations

VIE Study Engineer (d/f/m) - Operational Analysis / Concept of Operations

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is looking for a highly motivated graduate to support the Operational Analysis and Studies department in Friedrichshafen.

Location: Friedrichshafen

Start: as soon as possible

Duration: 12–24 months

Employment type: VIE, VISC

Owner: Airbus Defence and Space

Job family: Software Engineering

Job function: Other

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Your Tasks and Responsibilities:

• You work in an agile project team involved in the planning, implementation and analysis of operational studies and simulation-based analyses.
• You support workshops, conduct interviews with customers and stakeholders, and prepare study results for customer presentations.
• You support the collection and definition of customer requirements and define Concept of Operations (CONOPS).
• You develop simulation models and scenarios and implement them into an existing 3D simulation framework.
• You generate simulation result data by applying Data Farming methodology with the 3D simulation framework and evaluate the results using data analysis and statistics.
• You manage interfaces between customers, other departments and work packages.
• You support the technical management of studies and projects.
• You support the preparation of offers, work package descriptions, effort estimation.
• You work together with other specialist departments, experts, senior experts and external project partners.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• You have a degree in information technology, aerospace technology or engineering.
• Ideally, you have first experience in the operational simulation-based analysis of system of systems in military scenarios, as well as defining performance indicators/measures of effectiveness.
• You are familiar with simulation tools and/or 3D Game Engines.
• Good practical programming experience, ideally in Python and C++.
• You have good knowledge of modeling and simulation; operational knowledge in the military domain is an advantage.
• You have first experience in project management with agile methods (e.g. Scrum) and the use of appropriate tools; knowledge of using Atlassian toolstack (Confluence, JIRA) is an advantage.
• You have fluent/business fluent English and skills, both spoken and written.
• German knowledge would be of advantage.
• You have an independent and reliable way of working, have analytical thinking skills to understand complex relationships and have strong presentation and communication skills as well as the ability to work in a team.

Your Benefits:

• Work-life balance with a 35‑hour week (flexitime).
• International environment with the opportunity to network globally.
• Work with modern and diversified technologies.
• You are part of our weekly team meetings and close contact with the interfaces.
• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.
• Company sports and leisure activities such as sailing, diving and flight simulation.

Application: Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, letters of reference.

Airbus is committed to 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.