Senior Simulation System Engineer

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Simulation System Engineer to contribute to the development, integration and maintenance of simulation models and software for the A400M Training Simulation Environment.

In this role, you will bridge aircraft design engineering, simulation systems engineering and software development.

You will be responsible for integrating simulation models delivered by aircraft design offices, typically developed in MATLAB/Simulink or SCADE, into the executable software baseline of the simulator.

You will take technical ownership of model integration activities, ensuring compliance with requirements, software quality, configuration integrity and training needs.

You will also contribute directly to software development, primarily using c++ and help improve the technical processes and practices used within the team.

Key responsibilities:

• Take technical ownership of the integration lifecycle of simulation models delivered by aircraft design offices
• Analyse MATLAB/Simulink or SCADE models to support the generation, compilation and integration of executable code into the simulation software environment
• Define and maintain model interfaces, data exchanges and integration dependencies with other simulation components
• Analyse, clarify and manage system and software requirements, maintaining traceability throughout the development lifecycle
• Develop, maintain and debug simulation software components, primarily using C++
• Contribute to software architecture, interface design, integration strategies and technical problem-solving
• Ensure software and model releases meet the applicable requirements and quality standards
• Maintain configuration control of simulation  models, source code, generated executables, interfaces and associated documentation

Required qualifications and experience:

• Engineering degree in Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline
• Significant professional experience in software development and integration of complex engineering systems, typically 8+ years
• Strong practical knowledge of C++ and software development fundamentals
• Experience integrating simulation models or software components into complex systems
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink models and model-based development workflows
• Solid understanding of requirements management, software testing, debugging, configuration management and change control
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary and international engineering teams

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Previous knowledge of the A400M aircraft and its systems
• Experience with aircraft simulation models,flight training simulators or aerospace simulation systems
• Experience with Simulink, automatic code generation, generated-code integration or model validation
• Experience with software development tools, automatic testing and continuous integration workflows
• Familiarity with systems engineering standards,model-.based systems engineering (MBSE) and requirements traceability tools
• Familiarity with relevant standards such us ARINC-610, ARINC-653, ARINC-429

Personal competences:

• Technical autonomy, initiative and accountability for deliverables
• Effective collaboration with software developers, aircraft design specialist and training stakeholders
• Proactive attitude towards continuous improvement, automation and knowledge sharing 

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 SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sub-system development

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