Software Developer for Test and Simulation Framework (d/f/m)

Job Description:

In order to support our team, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

As a Software Developer located in Manching, you will be a key contributor in providing Test and Simulation Means to various aircraft programs, supporting them throughout development, integration, and testing with our internal tools.

To support the next generation of aircraft development programs, we are looking for a talented and passionate software expert in the field of software design and development to join and enrich our dedicated team of software and avionics specialists.

Your location
Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

Your benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments

• 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects

• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies

• On-site facilities: Medical officer, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten close to the site

• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)

• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Design and develop software for our Test and Simulation Framework (TSF) using C++

• Develop frontend elements, dedicated software services, and modules for our Desktop Virtual Rig Environment (MaTE DTVR)

• Simulate, design, implement, and independently execute unit/module tests as well as perform code reviews

• Apply state-of-the-art technologies and software engineering techniques

• Actively contribute to virtual engineering (integration of simulations and real hardware)

• Provide 2nd Level Rig Support for TSF components (AIDASS / MaTE / SI²)

• Support customers in application development and system testing

• Participate in the continuous improvement process

• Advise and support software teams regarding concepts and technologies

Desired skills and qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

• 3+ years of experience in a related area

• Strong programming skills in C++

• Solid knowledge of:

  • Frameworks: Qt, Visual Studio MFC, Eclipse RCP

  • Software design, architecture, system programming, and cross-platform development

  • CI/CD pipelines

  • Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

• Additional skills considered a plus:

  • Programming in Python, Java, Ada

  • Knowledge of networking, field buses, and distributed systems

• Fluent English (negotiation level), intermediate German skills desirable

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Software Engineering