Junior Simulation Software Developer C/C++ (m/f/d)

Location: Manching, Germany

Job Description

The A400M is a versatile European tactical airlifter that bridges the gap between traditional transport aircraft and strategic airlift capabilities. It stands as a symbol of industrial excellence and collaborative defense capability.

Be part of this journey and join our team to shape the future of A400M simulation! We develop advanced simulation software for the A400M programme, ranging from high-fidelity Full Flight Simulators (FFS) for pilot training to advanced test facilities for avionics integration and certification. We support the A400M Military Test and Support Facility (MTSF) by providing simulation models that enable the verification and certification of avionics at software, equipment, and system levels. Our work ensures that aircraft updates are accurately represented in both training and test environments, utilizing a tech stack centered on C/C++.

As a Junior Software Engineer in our MTSF team, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of simulation solutions. You will translate high‑level operational and system requirements from a variety of stakeholders into robust simulation models, design and define the necessary simulation interfaces, develop and test complex models, and drive the successful release and deployment of those models. Throughout the process you will guarantee high‑quality delivery and provide support during customer‑acceptance activities.

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 including holiday pay, Christmas bonus and profit sharing

30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions

Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects

Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, public transport subsidy, discounts at local businesses

On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten nearby

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.

Your responsibilities include

Developing simulation models based on avionics software to accurately represent aircraft equipment and systems

Working closely with customers from aircraft development

Providing solutions to support testing of real aircraft equipment

Implementing robust real time software components, primarily using C, and integrating both in-house and third-party modules

Create requirements, test procedures and supporting documentation and perform formal acceptances

Designing and defining simulation interfaces in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Driving development excellence by creating tools for automation, code generation, and optimized build pipelines

Supporting the entire deployment cycle, from initial model development to successful integration and customer acceptance

Working internationally gives you the opportunity to travel occasionally to meet partners on‑site.

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

Education

We are looking for candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

Professional Experience

Relevant experience in the field of software development

Software design

Procedural and object orientated programming

Unit, integration and system testing

Your proficiency in C/C++ and knowledge of distributed systems and simulation frameworks will be instrumental in this role

Technical Skills

Profound knowledge of C/C++

Knowledge of distributed systems and simulation frameworks

Scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python)

Build Systems (e.g. CMake) and packaging (e.g. conan.io, RPM, DEB)

Proficiency with Linux and Windows

Experience with version control systems, office applications, and Atlassian tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira)

Experience with CI/CD or DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins) and software development (e.g., VS Code)

Experience with Avionics buses would be a plus

Experience with real time applications would be a plus

Work Methods and Soft Skills

Familiarity and agreement with agile working methods

Ability to work in large teams and be an excellent team player

Ability to work independently

Proactive approach

Language Skills

English: Business fluent

German, Spanish, French or Italian are a plus

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 GmbH

Employment Type

Permanent

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Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Software Engineering

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