Simulation & Modelling Engineer (d/f/m) - Space Systems

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH; Immenstaad am Bodensee; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holidays

Upskilling opportunities

Employer-funded pension

Employee stock options

Discounted car leasing

Transportation subsidy

Company sports

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is seeking a Simulation & Modelling Engineer to design and develop simulators for satellite systems at the Friedrichshafen site. You will create test procedures, perform component and system tests, and define software releases, supporting simulator users in an advanced aerospace environment.

The role requires strong UML, C++ and Java skills, plus experience with Unix/Linux/Windows and space-related protocols; DevOps familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, software engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in Simulation and Modelling.
• Object Oriented analysis & design using UML (or similar)
• Experience in the development of desktop tools using a client/server architecture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English.
• Knowledge of machine-to-machine communication protocols
• Strong software development process knowledge
• A good knowledge of development domains, frameworks and utilities (DevOps)
• Excellent Knowledge on C++ & Java
• Experience working with Unix/Linux and Windows Operating Systems
• Experience in SpaceWire, MilSTD 1553, ECSS PUS, CAN, Spacecraft avionics systems, numerical/hybrid simulators design, and Simulation and Modelling

Responsibilities

• Design and development of simulators and simulation models for satellite systems.
• Creation of test procedures and test plans.
• Implementation and execution of automatic and manual component-tests, integration-tests and system-tests.
• Definition and creation of software releases.
• Provide support to the simulator users

Skills

Simulation modelling

UML design

Client/server desktop tools

English communication

DevOps knowledge

C++ & Java

Unix/Linux & Windows

SpaceWire

MilSTD 1553

ECSS PUS

Space avionics

Numerical/hybrid simulators

Software development process

Education

Degree in computer science or software engineering

Job description

About us

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Job description

In order to Friedrichshafen, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Simulation & Modelling Engineer (d/f/m).

The Simulation & Modelling division includes departments in the UK, France and Germany and represents a core competence for simulator development for spacecraft platforms, payloads and equipment. In the area of simulators, the department is responsible for producing the infrastructure that enables successful spacecraft avionics programs. Therefore, the department is looking for an experienced, talented and creative Simulation & Modelling Engineer (d/f/m) who is flexible, self-motivated and hardworking.

Your location

Your location At the Airbus site in Friedrichshafen you will be working on innovation where others spend their holidays. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Constance while having lunch in our canteen. And after work, join one of our many corporate sports groups to go running, sailing or skiing.

Your benefits

Attractive salary and special payments

• 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, transportation subsidy, employee benefits at cooperating companies
• On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, lakeview canteen and cafeteria
• Company sports and leisure activities such as sailing, diving and flight simulation

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Design and development of simulators and simulation models for satellite systems.
• Creation of test procedures and test plans.
• Implementation and execution of automatic and manual component-tests, integration-tests and system-tests.
• Definition and creation of software releases.
• Provide support to the simulator users

Desired skills and qualifications

• Degree in computer science, software engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in Simulation and Modelling.
• Object Oriented analysis & design using UML (or similar)
• Experience in the development of desktop tools using a client/server architecture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English.
• Knowledge of machine-to-machine communication protocols
• Strong software development process knowledge
• A good knowledge of development domains, frameworks and utilities (DevOps)
• Excellent Knowledge on C++ & Java
• Experience working with Unix/Linux and Windows Operating Systems
• Will be positively considered experience on: SpaceWire, MilSTD 1553, ECSS PUS, CAN, Knowledge in spacecraft avionics systems, Knowledge in design of numerical and hybrid simulators design, Experience in Simulation and Modelling

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