Model Integration Specialist (m/f/d) for Eurodrone Virtual Engineering

Job Description:

In order to support the groundbreaking Eurodrone programme, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a:

Model Integration Specialist (d/f/m)

Eurodrone: Shaping the Future of European Strategic Autonomy The European Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) — Eurodrone — is a lighthouse programme for the European aeronautics industry. It is the first programme to fully implement Digital Design Manufacturing and Services (DDMS), paving the way for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).

The Role & Team You will join the Virtual Engineering (VE) team within the Military Aircraft Simulation Domain. Our mission is to develop top-notch, high-fidelity Engineering and Training Simulations that support the entire aircraft lifecycle. As part of our international Joint Model Office (JMO), you will be responsible for integrating real-time capable simulation models and software artefacts into the VE reference simulation. You will play a key role in ensuring these systems are ready for deployment in the Eurodrone Simulation Lab, test benches, and training devices.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

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 including holiday pay, Christmas bonus, and profit sharing.

• 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, and subsidies for public transport.

• On-site facilities: Medical officer for check-ups, canteen and cafeteria, and a kindergarten close to the site.

• Compatibility of family & work: Flexible working arrangements, job sharing, part-time models, and individual timeouts to stimulate innovative thinking.

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

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Perform the integration of functional models and software artefacts into the VE reference simulation using CI/CD principles.

• Detect and resolve software bugs by collaborating closely with model development teams.

• Support the IV Test Centre and System Teams regarding simulation usage on L1 and L2 test benches.

• Define and execute test scripts for simulation-specific test cases in coordination with the JMO System Engineering team.

• Manage model interface specifications, including generation, review, and change requests.

• Collaborate internationally using tools like Confluence and Jira; occasional travel will be required.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Proven track record in system integration and testing (preferably in avionics) and executing test procedures.

• Technical Proficiency in C/C++, CMake, and scripting languages (Python, Bash), with experience in both Linux and Windows environments.

• In-depth knowledge of bus systems, embedded architectures, and version control (Git).

• Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Conan, VS Code) and knowledge of distributed simulation frameworks.

• Agile Mindset: Ability to work proactively and independently within a large, international team.

• Language Skills: Advanced English is required; German, Spanish, French, or Italian is a plus.

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You have a question regarding this job offer? Please do not hesitate to get in touch by writing to questions@airbus.com.

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Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Software Engineering <JF-EN-EK>

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