Job Description:

We are looking for a software architect in context of control stations for our simulators. In addition to the overall simulation control & monitoring, these stations are also used for instructing and debriefing training sessions. While defining and implementing the fundamental software architecture, you will also collaborate with a team of software engineers to ensure successful development across the entire product.

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 .

Your benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments

• 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects

• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies

• On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten close to the site

• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)

• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Tasks and responsibilities

• Communicate with stakeholders and customers to gather and understand requirements.

• Define and architect the software foundation for simulation control stations, instructor operating stations and flight training debriefing stations.

• Design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces using a custom GUI framework based on Qt/QML.

• Define and maintain the overall technical architecture of the software, including the design and organization of the codebase, interfaces to other systems, the overall structure and organization of the software.

• Design, develop, test and maintain software by writing clean, efficient and maintainable code, and follow software development best practices. Analyze and debug software issues, and fix bugs.

• Identify and address technical risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies as needed.

• Participate in planning, stand-up, review and retrospective meetings according to software development methodolgy.

• Participate in code reviews and ensure the code meets the defined coding standards.

• Ensure the software system design and architecture is scalable, maintainable and can be integrated with other systems.

• Mentor and train junior engineers in the C++/Qt/QML technology stack and the derived architecture.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in computer science, software engineering, or relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in software development with focus on frontend/UI applications.

• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex software architectures in a collaborative environment.

• Strong proficiency in C++ and Qt/QML technology stack.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor junior engineers and to efficiently collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Experience with modern DevOps pipelines, containerization, and agile software development methodologies.

• Being passionate for clean code.

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

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Software Engineering

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