Systems Engineer for Training Simulation & Innovation (d/f/m)

Airbus Defence and Space; Manching; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Airbus Defence and Space invites a seasoned Systems Engineer to drive Training Simulation & Innovation in Manching. You will shape architectures, build prototypes, and align with the CTO’s mission to mature disruptive concepts into strategic demonstrators.

The role emphasizes Virtual Engineering, XR, and AI to advance future combat air systems. The position links to the TASTS1 department and requires collaboration across customers, partners, and internal teams, with a focus on compliant,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Sciences.
• Minimum 10 years of work experience.
• Minimum 5 years in Systems Engineering.
• Experience in Virtual Engineering and MBSE.
• Ability to develop and evaluate business cases.
• Proven rapid prototyping and demonstrator development skills.
• Experience leading or conducting technical studies.
• Ability to translate complex technical challenges into implementable concepts.
• Strong understanding of technical, commercial and strategic interdependencies.
• Export control and IP considerations familiarity.

Aufgaben

• Develop and assess innovative training and simulation solutions.
• Apply systems engineering methods across the lifecycle.
• Define system and solution architectures.
• Design and integrate Virtual Engineering and XR solutions.
• Create and evaluate business cases for technologies.
• Prototype and demonstrate disruptive concepts.
• Plan and conduct technical studies and feasibility assessments.
• Support strategy, roadmaps and technology planning.
• Identify emerging technologies and market trends.
• Support business development, capture and proposals.

Kenntnisse

MBSE experience

Rapid prototyping

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Sciences

Tools

Virtual Engineering

XR

AI for training

Digital twins

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

(f/m/d)

Eurofighter Typhoon is the world’s most advanced swing-role combat aircraft providing simultaneously deployable Air-to-Air and Air-to-Surface capabilities. Airbus is acting as the main contractor within the industrial Pilot Synthetic Training System consortium. Combat Training Systems department develops state-of-the‑art EF simulator systems. Long term, multinational, large scale system of systems programs are the best place to learn and perform engineering activities.

Systems Engineer for Training Simulation & Innovation (f/m/d)

To strengthen our team in Manching, we are looking for a Systems Engineer (f/m/d) for Training Simulation & Innovation.

This role is a key contributor to the Training Simulation CTO’s mission and vision, and will drive the innovation agenda for future combat air systems by developing advanced system architectures and next‑generation synthetic training solutions. Leveraging expertise in Virtual Engineering, XR, and AI, this position will rapidly mature disruptive concepts into functional prototypes and strategic demonstrators. The position is organizational linked to the department TASTS1 “Specification & Acceptance”.

Your tasks

• Develop and assess innovative solutions in the field of Training and Simulation.
• Apply sound Systems Engineering methods throughout the system lifecycle.
• Define system, solution and reference architectures.
• Design and integrate Virtual Engineering and XR solutions.
• Develop and assess technical and commercial business cases.
• Rapidly mature concepts through prototyping, demonstrators and proofs of concept.
• Plan, conduct and evaluate technical studies and feasibility assessments.
• Support the development and implementation of strategies, roadmaps and technology plans.
• Identify and assess emerging technologies, market trends and cooperation opportunities.
• Provide technical support to business development, capture and proposal activities.
• Collaborate with internal functions, customers, partners, research organizations and suppliers.
• Ensure appropriate consideration of Intellectual Property, Export Control and compliance requirements.
• Support make‑or‑buy, partnering, product and technology strategy decisions.

Technical Areas

• Combat Air Systems incl. emerging Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
• Training, Mission Training and Synthetic Training.
• Modelling and Simulation.
• Extended Reality (XR).
• AI for training simulation.
• Virtual Engineering as enabler for Training.
• Networked and distributed simulation systems incl. Distributed Synthetic Training (DST).
• Live, Virtual and Constructive Training (LVC-T).
• Simulation hardware, training devices and technical test & evaluation environments.
• System and software architectures.
• Digital twins and synthetic environments.
• Additional Simulation Services such as Visual Database Generation.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Sciences.
• Minimum of 10 years work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Systems Engineering.
• Experience in Virtual Engineering and applied MBSE.
• Proven ability to develop and evaluate business cases.
• Strong capability in rapid prototyping and demonstrator development.
• Experience in leading or conducting technical studies.
• Ability to translate complex technical challenges into implementable solution concepts.
• Good understanding of technical, commercial and strategic interdependencies.
• Sound understanding of Intellectual Property Rights.
• Understanding of relevant Export Control requirements and processes.
• Understanding of PRC, compliance and internal approval processes within an international corporate environment.
• Experience in working with customers, partners and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and communication skills.
• Fluent English.
• German language skills are an advantage.

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, subsidies for public transport and employee benefits at cooperating companies.
• On‑site facilities: Medical officer for check‑ups and other health‑related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten close to the site.

This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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

Sub‑system development

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] .