Senior Software Engineer for Simulator Visualisation Solutions (d/f/m)

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate visualization solutions for flight simulators, working with C++, Python, and DevOps/CI/CD in an international team in Manching, Germany.

• Design and develop the software architecture for visualisation or database preparation building blocks and functionalities
• Derive system requirements or user stories from operational requirements for new functionalities of Engineering and Training Simulation systems or subsystems
• Drive our software development methodologies, toolchains and workflows.
• Perform Code Reviews and support the individual development of our software developer community.
• Evaluate and integrate visualisation solutions and develop our in-house visual interface (mainly C++)
• Create tools for improving our development processes (e.g. CI/CD pipelines, code generators, test automation)
• Integrate the developed components with the overall Simulator systems and Image Generator software
• Create and perform automated unit and automated or manual subsystem tests of our software building blocks
• Documentation of the appropriate software modules

• Master in computer science, games engineering, electrical engineering or a related discipline
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in software development and architectural design with a proven track record
• Interest in flight simulators, visualisation technology, software development and integration
• Knowledge of object orientated programming and scripting languages, in particular C/C++ and python. Other languages would be a plus
• Experience with development and maintenance of DevOps/CI/CD solutions
• Very good English knowledge, German language proficiency would be a plus
• Agile Development Methodologies
• Analytical & structured thinking
• Aeronautical background and/or experience with simulators, synthetic environments, geodata (especially OGC CDB) and/or visual systems (Image Generators) would be a plus

• Attractive salary including holiday pay, Christmas bonus and profit sharing
• 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, public transport subsidy, discounts at local businesses
• On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten nearby