Senior Space Simulation Software Engineer

Airbus; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAS is seeking a Software Engineer for modelling and simulation. You will develop and maintain the simulation core and satellite equipment models, integrate and validate complex systems, and support customers across a regulated aerospace environment.

The role requires 2–3 years in industrial software development, strong C++ skills, Linux experience, and proficiency in English and French. Permanent, on-site position based in France's aerospace hub.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related field, or demonstrated strong professional experience.
• 2-3 years in industrial software development, ideally for critical-mission systems.
• Experience in highly regulated industries (defense, aerospace) desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the simulation core, emulators, and satellite-equipment models.
• Integrate, validate and deploy systems; configuration and validation; potential system integration and simulator protection.
• Support users and customers; contribute to roadmaps and proposals.

Skills

C++ development

Software anomaly analysis

Git

Gitlab

Ant

Maven

Gitlab CI/Jenkins

Linux

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science / IT / Telecommunications / Aerospace Systems (or equivalent)

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

Git

Gitlab

Ant

Maven

Gitlab CI

Jenkins

Linux

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space SAS is seeking a Software Engineer for modelling and simulation. You will develop and maintain the simulation core and satellite equipment models, integrate and validate complex systems, and support customers across a regulated aerospace environment.

The role requires 2–3 years in industrial software development, strong C++ skills, Linux experience, and proficiency in English and French. Permanent, on-site position based in France's aerospace hub.