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

Airbus Defence and Space; Manching; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay & Christmas bonus

Profit sharing

Employer-funded pension

Employee stock options

Discounted car leasing

Public transport subsidy

On-site medical services, canteen and幼

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Germany is seeking a Junior Software Engineer for the MTSF team to develop and test high-fidelity simulation models of avionics and aircraft systems. You will translate requirements into robust simulation software, implement interfaces, and contribute to deployment and customer acceptance activities.

Join a team working on full lifecycle simulation solutions with a focus on C/C++ and real-time systems, located near Munich in Manching, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in software development, design, testing and documentation.
• Proficiency with C/C++ and distributed systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation models based on avionics software for aircraft equipment.
• Collaborate with customers from aircraft development projects.
• Support testing of real aircraft equipment and deployments.
• Implement real-time software components in C and integrate modules.
• Create requirements, test procedures and formal acceptance artifacts.
• Define simulation interfaces with internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop automation tools and optimized build pipelines.
• Support deployment from model development to customer acceptance.
• Travel occasionally to meet partners on-site.

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Aerospace Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMake

Conan

RPM/DEB packaging

VS Code

Jenkins

Git

Job description

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 centred 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 customised 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

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Software Engineering

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 [e-mail]

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.