Software Engineer for Sensor Simulation (d/f/m)

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Manching, Bayern
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The Role

Job Description:

In order to provide high-fidelity training simulation, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a self-motivated

Software Engineer for Sensor Simulation (d/f/m)

You will join a team of experienced engineers and subject matter experts to jointly define, implement

and integrate complex simulation sub-systems in the domain of sensors and weapons. Our engineers are closely collaborating with other departments and external suppliers in order to provide solutions for high-fidelity trainings systems, with current focus on the Eurofighter pilot training simulation system PSTS.

Your responsibility will focus on design and development activities within the domain of sensors, ranging from Radar over Electronic Warfare to Optical Sensors. Besides the simulation of specific sensor types, the scope comprises solutions for the representation and simulation of emissions, signal propagation, Radar cross sections and infra-red signatures.

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

Your tasks and responsiblities
  • Design and assessment of solutions for the simulation of sensors
  • Development and evaluation of technical concepts tailored to specific training needs
  • Definition and alignment of design solutions and interfaces with other teams and external suppliers
  • Execution and coordination of phases in the development process of modules and sub-systems including system engineering, development and integration activities
  • Ensuring the development goals and system functionality, initiating corrective measures if needed
  • Assessment and detailing of schedules and cost plans, including coordination of priorities
  • Technical support in the assessment and selection of suppliers
Desired skills and qualifications
  • Educated to degree level in computer science or engineering

  • Experience across entire software engineering lifecycle for complex systems
  • Sound knowledge of
    • SW design and SW architecture for distributed systems
    • SW development and interface definitions (C, C++, ADA 95, Python)
    • V-model based SW development process
    • Systems engineering (incl. tools such as DOORS)
    • System integration processes
  • Experience regarding sensors, simulation or aircraft systems is a plus
  • IT literate (MS Office applications)
  • Good language skills in English, both written and spoken
  • Competence to work both independently and collaborative within cross-functional teams
  • Ability to respond to changes in activities and priorities
  • Good communication skills with an ability to operate in a multi-cultural environment
  • Experience in the alignment with and coordination of various stakeholders

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

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 GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sub-system development

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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.

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