{"id":1134952,"url":"https://alion.io/job/airbus-systems-engineer-for-training-simulation-innovation-dfm","title":"Systems Engineer for Training Simulation & Innovation (d/f/m)","company":{"id":3100,"name":"Airbus","domain":"airbus.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/airbus","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":99,"open_postings":106,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.009,"repost_share":0.038,"time_to_fill_p50_days":27,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"staff","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Manching, Germany"],"countries":["DE"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":75000,"max_usd":164000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":754},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Digital Twin","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T07:16:51Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T01:05:24Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Job Description:\nSystems Engineer for Training Simulation & Innovation (f/m/d)\nEurofighter Typhoon is the world’s most advanced swing-role combat aircraft providing simultaneously deployable Air-to-Air and Air-to-Surface capabilities. Airbus is acting as the main contractor within the industrial Pilot Synthetic Training System consortium. Combat Training Systems department develops state-of-the-art EF simulator systems. Long term, multinational, large scale system of systems programs are the best place to learn and perform engineering activities.\nTo strengthen our team in Manching, we are looking for a Systems Engineer (f/m/d) for Training Simulation & Innovation.\nThis role is a key contributor to the Training Simulation CTO’s mission and vision, and will drive the innovation agenda for future combat air systems by developing advanced system architectures and next-generation synthetic training solutions. Leveraging expertise in Virtual Engineering, XR, and AI, this position will rapidly mature disruptive concepts into functional prototypes and strategic demonstrators. The position is organizational linked to the department TASTS1 “Specification & Acceptance”.\nYour tasks:\nDevelop and assess innovative solutions in the field of Training and Simulation.\n\nApply sound Systems Engineering methods throughout the system lifecycle.\n\nDefine system, solution and reference architectures.\n\nDesign and integrate Virtual Engineering and XR solutions.\n\nDevelop and assess technical and commercial business cases.\n\nRapidly mature concepts through prototyping, demonstrators and proofs of concept.\n\nPlan, conduct and evaluate technical studies and feasibility assessments.\n\nSupport the development and implementation of strategies, roadmaps and technology plans.\n\nIdentify and assess emerging technologies, market trends and cooperation opportunities.\n\nProvide technical support to business development, capture and proposal activities.\n\nCollaborate with internal functions, customers, partners, research organizations and suppliers.\n\nEnsure appropriate consideration of Intellectual Property, Export Control and compliance requirements.\n\nSupport make-or-buy, partnering, product and technology strategy decisions.\n\nTechnical Areas:\nCombat Air Systems incl. emerging Unmanned Aircraft Systems.\n\nTraining, Mission Training and Synthetic Training.\n\nModelling and Simulation.\n\nExtended Reality (XR).\n\nAI for training simulation.\n\nVirtual Engineering as enabler for Training.\n\nNetworked and distributed simulation systems incl. Distributed Synthetic Training (DST).\n\nLive, Virtual and Constructive Training (LVC-T).\n\nSimulation hardware, training devices and technical test & evaluation environments.\n\nSystem and software architectures.\n\nDigital twins and synthetic environments.\n\nAdditional Simulation Services such as Visual Database Generation.\n\nYour profile:\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Sciences.\n\nMinimum of 10 years work experience.\n\nMinimum of 5 years’ experience in Systems Engineering.\n\nExperience in Virtual Engineering and applied MBSE.\n\nProven ability to develop and evaluate business cases.\n\nStrong capability in rapid prototyping and demonstrator development.\n\nExperience in leading or conducting technical studies.\n\nAbility to translate complex technical challenges into implementable solution concepts.\n\nGood understanding of technical, commercial and strategic interdependencies.\n\nSound understanding of Intellectual Property Rights.\n\nUnderstanding of relevant Export Control requirements and processes.\n\nUnderstanding of PRC, compliance and internal approval processes within an international corporate environment.\n\nExperience in working with customers, partners and cross-functional teams.\n\nStrong analytical, conceptual and communication skills.\n\nFluent English.\n\nGerman language skills are an advantage.\n\nYour benefits:\nAttractive salary and special payments.\n\n30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions.\n\nExcellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects.\n\nSpecial benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport and employee benefits at cooperating companies.\n\nOn-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten close to the site.\n\nThis position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.\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:\nSub-system development 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. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.\nAirbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .\nAt Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. 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