Spanish Trainer Simulation - Senior Software Simulation Engineer

Airbus; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop simulation software for the Embedded Training Solution of the SAETA 2 aircraft trainer and to support the SAETA 2 simulators.

The role requires mastery of C++ in real-time environments, experience with regulated development lifecycles, and the ability to work across hardware-in-the-loop and VR training devices. Willingness to travel about one week every two months.

Formación

• 10+ years of software development experience in aerospace/embedded systems.
• Expert C++ programming focusing on memory management, concurrency and performance.
• Software engineering mastery in design patterns and architecture.
• Experience with AQAP/DO-178C or similar formal methodologies.
• Testing expertise and V-Model development lifecycle.
• Experience integrating software into complex simulators or avionics.
• Familiarity with Linux, Docker, Conan, and Makefiles.
• Willingness to travel about one week every two months.

Responsabilidades

• Develop simulation software for Embedded Training Solution of the SAETA 2 aircraft trainer.
• Support the development and operation of the SAETA 2 Simulators.
• Support the design, development and deployment of Ground Based Training System devices, including VR training.
• Collaborate on feasibility studies for new features to optimize pilot trainings.

Conocimientos

C++ expert

Software architecture

Regulated processes

Testing & V&V

Systems integration

Engineering leadership

Travel readiness

Linux usage

AQAP/DO-178C

Mentorship & reviews

Herramientas

Linux

Docker

Conan

Makefiles

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

If you are passionate about fighter aircrafts, you spend hours with flight simulators and you are looking for an opportunity to work in a company with cutting‑edge technology, please continue reading this job offer.

The accountabilities of this position will be applied on:

• Developing the simulation SW to be included in the Embedded Training Solution of the SAETA 2 aircraft trainer.
• Supporting the development and operation of the SAETA 2 Simulators
• Supporting the design, development and deployment of the devices that compose the Ground Based Training System where all the future Spanish Combat Pilots will train. This activity includes Virtual Reality Training Devices.
• Collaborate on feasibility studies investigating new features to optimize pilot trainings.

Your tasks consist of:

• Requirements Engineering: Elicit, analyze, and document high‑level and low‑level software requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance with rigorous industry standards
• Software Design: Lead the architectural and detailed design of complex software components, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance optimized for real‑time or near‑real‑time systems.
• High‑Performance Development: Implement robust, efficient, and maintainable code using modern C++ standards.
• Verification & Validation (V&V): Define comprehensive test strategies, including unit, integration, and system‑level testing. Develop automated test suites to ensure software integrity.
• System Integration: Perform hands‑on integration of software components into large‑scale simulators or avionics hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) environments.
• Process Compliance: Adhere to and enforce strict software engineering processes and lifecycle models, ensuring all documentation and artifacts meet mission‑critical quality standards.
• Mentorship & Review: Conduct rigorous peer code reviews and design reviews to maintain high coding standards and technical excellence within the team.

Required Skills

• At least 10 years of experience
• Expert C++ Programming: Mastery of C++ with a focus on memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Software Engineering Mastery: Deep knowledge of design patterns and software architecture.
• Regulated Process Experience: experience working under strict software development lifecycles (e.g., AQAP, DO-178C, or similar formal methodologies).
• Testing Expertise: Proficiency in testing frameworks and a strong understanding of V-Model development cycles.
• Systems Integration: Experience integrating software into complex simulation environments or embedded avionics systems.
• Experience using: Linux, Dockers, Conan, Make files.
• Availability to travel: average of one week each two months.

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 SAU

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Testing

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