Software Engineer for Aircraft Simulator

Job Overview

We are looking for a simulation software engineer to work on the Hürjet Integrated Training System for the Spanish Air Force. The role involves developing software to support training simulators, embedded systems, and engineering tools for the HÜRJET aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Develop software to be included in the Embedded Training Solution
• Support the development and operation of the Engineering Simulator
• Support the development and deployment of the GBTS
• Collaborate on feasibility studies
• Design and develop training simulators and embedded software components
• Update existing simulation models representing aircraft equipment
• Implement software models (C++)
• Create and perform unit, system, and acceptance tests of the software (C++ / Python, Jenkins)
• Perform integration testing
• Manage software configuration
• Develop tools for test and simulation systems (e.g., code / ICD generators)
• Coordinate development with international partners and customers
• Write documentation according to existing company processes

Qualifications

• General avionics knowledge is a plus
• Experience in software design and testing
• Experience in procedural and object‑oriented programming
• Experience in unit, system testing and software integration
• Experience writing documentation in English according to the software life‑cycle processes
• Knowledge of tools and technologies: DOORS, strong proficiency in C++, familiarity with 3D graphics and multimedia technologies, scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell), Linux (advanced level mandatory), CI/CD (Jenkins) beneficial, third‑generation version control systems (Git), communication protocols and frameworks (TCP/IP, RS422, 1553, …)
• Experience in the simulation domain (avionics, rehosting, visual systems) beneficial
• Proactivity, ability to work independently, and analytical structured thinking
• Very good written and spoken English
• Availability to travel occasionally (mainly within the EU; average 1 week every two months)
• Awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity

Job Details

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Testing

Equal Opportunity Statement

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