Electronic Warfare Developer (d/m/f)

Airbus; Manching; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site doctor

Canteen and cafeteria

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is seeking an Electronic Warfare Developer to join the Combat Algorithm Development and Prototyping team. You will work on high‑performance algorithms that drive autonomous decision‑making and mission optimization, bridging theory and real‑world systems.

The role focuses on the classical EMO components, integration up to TRL5, and collaboration with the product development team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant technical field.
• Ability to translate abstract concepts into executable source code.
• Business-fluent English (written and spoken).
• Experience with VS‑NfD data and Linux command line.

Responsibilities

• Support EMO Management software development for Spectrum Management and the EMO Decision Advisor.
• Contribute to the classical (non-AI) part of the EMO Decision Advisor.
• Integrate software components up to TRL5 and assist handover to product development.
• Perform integration and testing with the simulation tool JADES.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration & communication

Precision & quality

English language

Translation to code

Linux command line

C programming

VS-NfD data handling

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

Eclipse

Doxygen

Git

Wireshark

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description: In order to support Air Power Engineering - Mission Systems , Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Electronic Warfare Developer (d/m/f) The successful applicant will join the Combat Algorithm Development and Prototyping team within the Mission System Center of Competence, dedicated for bridging the gap between theoretical mathematical models and deployable, real-world combat systems. The team designs, codes, and validates high-performance algorithms that drive autonomous decision-making, target acquisition, and mission optimization. By rapidly prototyping these solutions, it is ensured that the relevant technologies are robust, scalable, and ready for integration into next-generation defence platforms.

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.

Our Benefits for You

• 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 is part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Support the development of EMO Management software components for Spectrum Management and the EMO Decision Advisor
• Work on the "classical (non-AI)" part of the EMO (Electro‑Magnetic Operations) Decision Advisor
• Integrate software components up to TRL5 and (possibly) support the handover to the product development team
• Perform integration and testing of software components in combination with the simulation tool JADES

Desired skills and qualifications

• Master´s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to simplify complex, abstract concepts into practical software solutions.
• Collaboration & Communication: Effective team player comfortable working in cross‑functional, multi‑disciplinary engineering environments.
• Precision & Quality: Strong attention to detail regarding code robustness, integration testing, and documentation standards.
• English: Business fluent (written and spoken)
• Required: Working with VS‑NfD data
• Capability to translate (abstract) concepts into executable source code
• Programming skills in C
• Software development experience using an IDE (currently Eclipse is used)
• Knowledge of and hands‑on experience with Doxygen, Git, Wireshark and Matlab
• Knowledge of Linux on command line level
• Software documentation
• Desired: Knowledge about python and JADES
• Knowledge about communication protocols (NDAS, CESMO, Link 16)
• Knowledge about avionics software development

Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Vehicle Mission & Control

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