Job Description:
Airbus Defence and Space is enlarging its Virtual Reality @ Simulation team and is therefore looking for a
Software Engineer VR (d/f/m)
You will help our team to develop Extended Reality (XR = VR, AR, MR) applications for training and development simulators. Your responsibility will be to develop and maintain XR software, integrate XR hardware and tools and improve the modeling quality of the virtual 3D environments.
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
Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.
Your tasks and responsibilities
Design, development and maintenance of Virtual Reality (VR) software for simulation applications
Integration of simulation models into VR applications
Test, Validation & Verification of Virtual Reality simulation software and components
Analysis of reported issues, implementation, integration and testing of according fixes
Support simulator operation and pilot assessment sessions
Documentation of the appropriate software modules according to the existing company processes
Desired skills and qualifications
Bachelor or higher degree in computer science, games engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or a related disciplines
At least 3 years of relevant software developer experience related to VR and Game Engines
Experience with Agile Development methodologies desired
Proactive way of working and team-orientation
Good English written and spoken, any other language is an asset
Readiness to travel (mainly within the EU)
Object orientated programming and scripting languages, in particular C#, C++, bash, python
Game/rendering engines (Unity, Unreal, Image Generators etc.) and 3D Modelling toolchains (Blender, Maya, SketchUp ...)
Shader technologies (HLSL, ShaderGraph etc.)
Atlassian tool stack (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, groovy, docker, ansible, Nexus etc.)
This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.
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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:
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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
- Bachelor or higher degree in computer science, games engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline
- At least 3 years of relevant software developer experience related to VR and game engines
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Proactive working style and team orientation
- Good English written and spoken
- Readiness to travel (mainly within the EU)
- Object-oriented programming and scripting: C#, C++, Bash, Python
- Experience with game/rendering engines and 3D modeling toolchains: Unity, Unreal, Image Generators, Blender, Maya, SketchUp
- Shader technologies (HLSL, ShaderGraph)
- Atlassian tool stack (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Groovy, Docker, Ansible, Nexus)
- Security clearance or eligibility for clearance by recognized authorities
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.
