Senior Space Simulator Software Engineer

Airbus Defence and Space; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space is seeking a software engineer to contribute to modelling and simulation for satellite systems. The role focuses on developing the simulation core, emulators, and satellite models, with emphasis on integration, validation, and deployment across hardware benches and virtualized environments.

The candidate will work within the Modelling and Simulation Department, collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in software engineering or related field.
• 2-3 years of industrial software development experience, 4+ years preferred.
• Experience in defense/aerospace/regulatory environments desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the simulation core, emulators, and satellite equipment models.
• Integrate, validate and deploy systems including software integration and configuration.
• Provide user and customer support and contribute to roadmaps and proposals.

Skills

C++ development

Software debugging

Git / Gitlab

Ant & Maven

Gitlab CI / Jenkins

Linux

Java

Python

Eclipse RCP

EMF

Real Time & Embedded

Data buses & hardware interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related field

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

Git

Gitlab

Ant

Maven

Linux

Virtual Machines

Containers

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space is seeking a software engineer to contribute to modelling and simulation for satellite systems. The role focuses on developing the simulation core, emulators, and satellite models, with emphasis on integration, validation, and deployment across hardware benches and virtualized environments.

The candidate will work within the Modelling and Simulation Department, collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards in