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Simulation Software Architect

Airbus · Manching

Manching · On-sitePart-TimePosted Aug 6, 2026

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Job description

Job Description:

We develop top-notch, high-fidelity Engineering and Training Simulations for a variety of aircraft, supporting the entire development lifecycle. We are looking for a 

Simulation Software Architect (d/f/m)

to reinforce our simulation team in Manching. You will be responsible for defining and implementing complex simulation architectures for our next-generation aircraft programs. You will work in an international environment and require close coordination with internal colleagues, stakeholders, and external partner companies. 

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.

Our Benefits for You

Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.

Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.

Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.

Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.

Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Designing and implementing complex architectures for Engineering Simulations to support aircraft programs

Translating high-level system and system-of-system requirements into tangible architectures

Breaking down architectures into work packages

Designing and agreeing upon interfaces with the programs

Supporting Chief Engineers in work-share negotiations

Leading the bid process for simulation work packages

Creating work packages for external suppliers

Supporting Systems Engineers in translating architectures into requirements

Desired skills and qualifications

A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Software Engineering or a related discipline

Over 10 years of experience within Engineering

More than 5 years of experience as a Software Architect

A proven, hands-on track record in Simulation and Software architecture

Experience in Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V)

Project Management skills are a plus

Experience in the aviation, simulation, or defense industry is a plus

Excellent English (negotiation level). German is a plus

 

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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>

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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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