Simulation Software Engineer – Eurofighter Flight Simulator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 17, 2026. Airbus scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description:
If you are passionate about fighter aircrafts, you spend hours with flight simulators and you are looking for an opportunity to work in a company with cutting-edge technology, please continue reading this job offer. As we are committed to delivering high-quality, realistic simulations that help our clients train their personnel and improve their operations, we are looking for a simulation software engineer in the scope of the Eurofighter’s flight simulator domain.
As part of the combat simulation team located in Getafe, you will work in an international group with continuous contact with our German colleagues.
The position includes the following tasks:
- Derive system requirements from operational requirements for latest simulator functionalities.
- Update existing simulation models representing aircraft equipment.
- Implement software models (C++ and ADA)
- Create and perform unit/system/acceptance tests of the software (C++ / Python, Jenkins)
- Perform integration testing
- SW Configuration Management.
- Develop tools for our test & simulation systems (e.g. Code / ICD Generators)
- Coordinate the development with our international partners and customers
- Write documents according to the existing company processes.
Required Skills
- Experience in the Eurofighter program would be beneficial
- General Avionics knowledge is a plus.
- Experience in software design & testing.
- Experience in procedural and object orientated programming.
- Experience in unit, system testing and software integration.
- Experience writing documentation in English according to the SW life cycle processes.
- Very good knowledge of tools / technologies:
- DOORS
- C++, Ada 95, QML, OpenGL
- Scripting languages (Bash, Python, Powershell)
- Linux: advance level is mandatory.
- Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery (Jenkins) would be beneficial
- 3rd generation of software version control Systems (Git)
- Communication Protocols & Frameworks (TCP/IP, RS422, 1553, ...)
- Experience in the simulation domain (avionics, rehostings, visual systems) would be beneficial
- Proactivity is key
- Capability to work independently
- Analytical structured thinking
- Very good English written and spoken
- Availability to travel occasionally is mandatory (mainly within the EU). Average of 1 week each two months.
Which benefits will you have as AIRBUS employee?
At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:
- Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
- Attractive salary.
- Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
- Collective transport service in some sites.
- Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
- On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
- Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
- Special rates in products & benefits.
This 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.
Company:
Airbus Defence and Space SAUEmployment Type:
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