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Our mission is centered on pushing the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace simulation, beyond usual R&D. We focus on \"Next-Gen\" capabilities, exploring how emerging technologies can redefine training and engineering environments.\nYou will work in a high-autonomy R&D environment, moving from theoretical concepts to functional, high-fidelity, distributed real-time applications. This role is designed for a \"Full-Stack\" Engineer: someone who is as comfortable designing a low-level C++ physics model as they are in architecting a cloud-native deployment pipeline or a distributed network protocol.\nThis role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.\nYour location\nLocated 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.\nOur Benefits for You\n Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.\n Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.\nGrowth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.\n Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.\nDiversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.\nYour tasks and responsibilities\nLead the architectural design of next-generation software components, moving from \"proof of concept\" to scalable, production-ready simulation frameworks. - Develop complex, high-performance simulation models (C++) and the supporting software ecosystem.\nDesign and implement the communication layers for distributed real-time applications, ensuring low-latency data exchange across complex networks.\nBuild and maintain modern CI/CD pipelines and leverage virtualization (Containers/VMs) to ensure seamless deployment across diverse hardware environments.\nCreate sophisticated developer tools, including code generators and automated testing frameworks, to accelerate the R&D lifecycle.\nActively participate in the full lifecycle -from requirements engineering to integration and acceptance testing- using modern Processes, Methods and Tools (PMT) and agile methodologies.\nDesired skills and qualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.\n5+ years of proven professional experience in the Industry, in a complex software environment, with a strong focus on simulation or real-time systems.\nExpert C++: Deep understanding of modern C++ (C++17/20), memory management, and real-time constraints.\nProficiency in Python for automation, data analysis, and tool development.\nExperience with Qt/QML for interfaces or Go for backend services is a plus.\nProven ability to design modular, extensible, and maintainable software architectures.\nStrong grasp of networking protocols essential for distributed real-time systems.\nExperience with Docker, Kubernetes, or Virtual Machines to manage simulation environments.\nExperience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.).\nMastery of Git and experience working in distributed teams using modern collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.).\nA \"test-first\" mindset, with experience in Unit, Integration, and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) as well as Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.\nProactive attitude is an absolute must.\nFluency in English. German and/or Spanish are a plus.\nNot a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.\nTake your career to a new level and apply online now!\nThis 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.\nCompany:\nAirbus Defence and Space GmbHEmployment Type:\nPermanent-------\nExperience Level:\nProfessionalJob Family:\nTesting By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.\nAirbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. 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