Job Description:
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 near-by 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
The Mission: Shaping the Future of Autonomous Flight
As part of the Eurodrone program, you will be building the "brain" of one of Europe's most advanced unmanned aerial systems. You will play a pivotal role in developing the Flight Control System (FCS) and Flight Management System (FMS) that will define the next generation of autonomous flight. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge software engineering and high-stakes aerospace innovation.
Your mission includes:
Focus: Safety-Critical Software Development for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
What You Will Achieve: In this role, your work directly impacts the safety and autonomy of the Eurodrone.
Embedded Implementation: Developing and optimizing high-integrity, safety-critical code that powers flight-critical functions.
Model-Based Development: Utilizing MBD workflows to design, simulate, and implement complex control laws and system behaviors.
Lifecycle Ownership: Participating in the full development cycle—from architectural design and modeling to rigorous testing and verification under DO-178C standards.
Collaborative Innovation: Working alongside multidisciplinary teams of aerospace and software experts to solve the unique challenges of unmanned flight.
Who You Are
We are looking for engineers who are passionate about high-integrity systems.
The Foundation: Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 3 years of professional experience in Computer Science or in a related field.
Embedded Expertise: Proven experience in embedded software development (ideally C) and a deep understanding of real-time constraints.
Model-Based Mindset: Experience or strong interest in Model-Based Development (MBD) workflows (e.g., ANSYS Scade or MATLAB/Simulink) to drive system design.
Safety-Critical Awareness: An understanding of the rigor required for high-integrity environments (e.g., DO-178C or similar safety standards).
The Driver: A proactive approach to solving complex, "unsolved" problems in the field of autonomy and flight control.
Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal). German language skills are a plus.
Why Join This Team?
Strategic Impact: Work on a high-visibility, cornerstone European project (Eurodrone).
Technical Challenge: Tackle some of the most sophisticated software engineering problems in the aerospace industry.
Growth Culture: We don't just hire for what you know today; we invest in your ability to master the technologies of tomorrow.
Innovation at Scale: Join a team where your code directly enables the future of autonomous flight.
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 Defence and Space GmbHEmployment Type:
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Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
Software EngineeringBy 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 [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
- At least 3 years of professional experience in Computer Science or related field
- Proven experience in embedded software development (ideally C) and understanding of real-time constraints
- Experience or strong interest in Model-Based Development workflows (e.g., ANSYS Scade, MATLAB/Simulink)
- Understanding of DO-178C or similar safety-critical software standards
- Proactive problem-solving approach for complex autonomy and flight-control challenges
- Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
- German language skills
Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.
Airbus Insights
What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
