Junior Simulation Software Developer C/ C++
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Start Date
On request
Sector
Aerospace & Defence
Salary
Competitive salary
Listing data as of November 12, 2026
About this Apprenticeship
Be part of this journey and join our team to shape the future of A400M simulation! We develop advanced simulation software for the A400M programme, ranging from high-fidelity Full Flight Simulators (FFS) for pilot training to advanced test facilities for avionics integration and certification. We support the A400M Military Test and Support Facility (MTSF) by providing simulation models that enable the verification and certification of avionics at software, equipment, and system levels. Our work ensures that aircraft updates are accurately represented in both training and test environments, utilizing a tech stack centered on C/C++.
What You'll Learn
- Developing simulation models based on avionics software to accurately represent aircraft equipment and systems
- Working closely with customers from aircraft development
- Providing solutions to support testing of real aircraft equipment
- Implementing robust real time software components, primarily using C, and integrating both in-house and third-party modules
- Create requirements, test procedures and supporting documentation and perform formal acceptances
- Designing and defining simulation interfaces in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Driving development excellence by creating tools for automation, code generation, and optimized build pipelines
- Supporting the entire deployment cycle, from initial model development to successful integration and customer acceptance
- Working internationally gives you the opportunity to travel occasionally to meet partners on‑site.
Requirements
- We are looking for candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Relevant experience in the field of software development:
- Software design
- Procedural and object orientated programming
- Unit, integration and system testing
- Your proficiency in C/C++ and knowledge of distributed systems and simulation frameworks will be instrumental in this role
- Profound knowledge of C/C++
- Knowledge of distributed systems and simulation frameworks
- Scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python)
- Build Systems (e.g. CMake) and packaging (e.g. conan.io, RPM, DEB)
- Proficiency with Linux and Windows
- Experience with version control systems, office applications, and Atlassian tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira)
- Experience with CI/CD or DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins) and software development (e.g., VS Code)
- Experience with Avionics buses would be a plus
- Experience with real time applications would be a plus
- Familiarity and agreement with agile working methods
- Ability to work in large teams and be an excellent team player
- Ability to work independently
- Proactive approach
- English: Business fluent
- German, Spanish, French or Italian are a plus
What Airbus Defence and Space GmbH offers
- Attractive salary including holiday pay, Christmas bonus and profit sharing
- 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, public transport subsidy, discounts at local businesses
- On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten nearby
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