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Simulation & Modelling Engineer (d/f/m)

Airbus Defence and Space logoAirbus Defence and SpaceImmenstaad am BodenseeFull timePosted 3w ago

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## Job Description In order to Friedrichshafen, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Simulation & Modelling Engineer (d/f/m). The Simulation & Modelling division includes departments in the UK, France and Germany and represents a core competence for simulator development for spacecraft platforms, payloads and equipment.

In the area of simulators, the department is responsible for producing the infrastructure that enables successful spacecraft avionics programs.

Therefore, the department is looking for an experienced, talented and creative Simulation & Modelling Engineer (d/f/m) who is flexible, self-motivated and hardworking. ## Your location At the Airbus site in Friedrichshafen you will be working on innovation where others spend their holidays. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Constance while having lunch in our canteen.

And after work, join one of our many corporate sports groups to go running, sailing or skiing. ## Your benefits - Attractive salary and special payments - 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, transportation subsidy, employee benefits at cooperating companies - On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, lakeview canteen and cafeteria - Company sports and leisure activities such as sailing, diving and flight simulation ## ​Your tasks and responsibilities - Design and development of simulators and simulation models for satellite systems. - Creation of test procedures and test plans. - Implementation and execution of automatic and manual component-tests, integration-tests and system-tests. - Definition and creation of software releases. - Provide support to the simulator users ## Desired skills and qualifications - Degree in computer science, software engineering or related discipline. - Experience in Simulation and Modelling. - Object Oriented analysis & design using UML (or similar) - Experience in the development of desktop tools using a client/server architecture. - Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English. - Knowledge of machine-to-machine communication protocols - Strong software development process knowledge - A good knowledge of development domains, frameworks and utilities (DevOps) - Excellent Knowledge on C++ & Java - Experience working with Unix/Linux and Windows Operating Systems - Will be positively considered experience on: SpaceWire, MilSTD 1553, ECSS PUS, CAN, Knowledge in spacecraft avionics systems, Knowledge in design of numerical and hybrid simulators design, Experience in Simulation and Modelling ​ ## Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

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 GmbH ## Employment Type Permanent ------- ## Experience Level Professional ## Job Family Software Engineering <JF-EN-EK> 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. Airbus 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. Airbus 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 emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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