Software Engineer - Simulation & Test Environment (m/f)

Job description

Software Engineer - Simulation & Test Environment (m/f)

Airbus Defence & Space Manching

Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europe's number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately €14 billion per year.

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

A vacancy for a Software Engineer - Simulation & Test Environment (m/f) has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Manching. The successful applicant will join “Simulation & Test Environment”.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

The team “Simulation & Test Environment” in Manching seeks for a talented software engineer (m/f). This position will design and create a cutting edge software infrastructure to bring new functionalities and principles into simulation & test environments.
Central element is our simulation middleware “Sirius”, which basically acts as operating system for simulators. The role will include architecture and software design to create the next generation middleware for simulation & virtual testing environments.

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

·  Designing, developing, and maintaining our simulation & test environments.
·  Contributing to the evolution of our middleware technology for distributed & real-time applications.
·  Applying cutting-edge technologies and techniques.
·  Supporting design and development of our flight simulator products.

Required skills

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

·  Educated to a degree in Computer Science or simular
·  Strong programming skills (C/C++)
·  Superior analytical and troubleshooting skills
·  Solid foundation in computer science with strong competencies in data structures and software design
·  Advanced knowledge of networking and distributed systems
·  Proven knowledge in multi-platform development, plugin architectures, and state-of-the-art programming paradigms, -frameworks, -architectures
·  Knowledge about system programming and OS principles
·  Skills in creating UX elements is a plus (artwork and visual design skills, Photoshop, Qt/QML)
·  English: fluent / negotiation level
·  German: advanced Level