System & Software Engineer for Helicopter Simulation

Orizon GmbH, Unit Aviation; Donauwörth; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orizon PlusPoints

Training measures

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Orizon GmbH is seeking a System & Software Engineer for Helicopter Simulation (m/f/d) to work with Airbus Helicopters in Donauwörth. The role focuses on simulation-driven development, integrating avionics and mission systems for full-flight simulators and training platforms.

The ideal candidate has a suitable engineering degree, real-time software experience, C++ and Linux proficiency, and strong English skills with basic German. On-site position with comprehensive employee benefits from Orizon.

Qualifications

• Completed studies in Engineering, Software Engineering or comparable.
• Experience in engineering, interface management, IT/information systems, aerospace, research and development.
• Experience in software development and/or system development, especially real-time.
• Knowledge of helicopter systems and architectures.
• Familiar with C++ and Linux.
• Fluent English and basic German, written and spoken.
• French skills would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support for helicopter and system testing through simulations – civil and military (H145 /NH90).
• Validation of new concepts using simulations and simulators.
• Active participation in the development of full-flight simulators and other training systems.
• Development, integration, and testing of simulation systems with a focus on avionics and mission systems.
• Technical advancement of various subsystem simulations in accordance with the specified helicopter configuration.
• Collaboration on the requirements analysis for a simulation project and coordination of interfaces with partner companies.
• Project coordination tasks, depending on experience.
• Integration of simulation systems into various target systems, e.g., development or pilot training simulators.

Skills

C++

Linux

Real-time

Helicopter systems

Education

Engineering or Software Engineering degree

Job description

Our offer:

• Attractive and fair salary conditions
• Extensive employee benefit programme “Orizon PlusPoints”
• Training measures suiting your tasks and activities
• Up to 30 days of annual leave
• Personal support and qualified advice from the Aviation Unit offices, e.g. in Hamburg-Finkenwerder, Stade, Augsburg, Munich or Bremen

Your prospective job:

You are acting as a System & Software Engineer for Helicopter Simulation (m/f/d) for our client Airbus Helicopters in Donauwörth.

Your responsibilities:

• Support for helicopter and system testing through simulations – civil and military (H145 /NH90)
• Validation of new concepts using simulations and simulators
• Active participation in the development of full-flight simulators and other training systems
• Development, integration, and testing of simulation systems with a focus on avionics and mission systems
• Technical advancement of various subsystem simulations in accordance with the specified helicopter configuration
• Collaboration on the requirements analysis for a simulation project and coordination of interfaces with partner companies
• Project coordination tasks, depending on experience
• Integration of simulation systems into various target systems, e.g., development or pilot training simulators

Your profile:

• Completed studies in Engineering, Software Engineering or comparable
• Work experience in Engineering, Interface Management, IT/Information Systems, Aerospace, Research and Development
• Experience in software development and/or system development, especially real-time
• Knowledge of helicopter systems and architectures
• Experienced with C++ and Linux
• Fluent English and basic German skills, both written and spoken
• French skills would be a plus

Your partner:

Orizon GmbH is your capable partner when it comes to standing out from the crowd on the labour market. With our individual advice you will find the job that suits you best. Being among the top fifteen German HR service providers, our company’s range of services includes the personnel secondment and placement of both skilled workers and executives of all professional fields.

Orizon's “Aviation” unit is the specialist for personnel secondment in the aerospace sector and – thanks to its excellent industry experience – offers you interesting perspectives in this field. You have an appropriate qualification and are interested in working in the aerospace sector? Or you already have gained experience in aerospace? Then, we are exactly the right partner for you.