Systems Engineer for Training Simulation & Innovation

To strengthen our team in Manching, we are looking for a Systems Engineer (f/m/d) for Training Simulation & Innovation.

This role is a key contributor to the Training Simulation CTO’s mission and vision, and will drive the innovation agenda for future combat air systems by developing advanced system architectures and next-generation synthetic training solutions. Leveraging expertise in Virtual Engineering, XR, and AI, this position will rapidly mature disruptive concepts into functional prototypes and strategic demonstrators. The position is organizational linked to the department TASTS1 “Specification & Acceptance”.

Your tasks:

• Develop and assess innovative solutions in the field of Training and Simulation.
• Apply sound Systems Engineering methods throughout the system lifecycle.
• Define system, solution and reference architectures.
• Design and integrate Virtual Engineering and XR solutions.
• Develop and assess technical and commercial business cases.
• Rapidly mature concepts through prototyping, demonstrators and proofs of concept.
• Plan, conduct and evaluate technical studies and feasibility assessments.
• Support the development and implementation of strategies, roadmaps and technology plans.
• Identify and assess emerging technologies, market trends and cooperation opportunities.
• Provide technical support to business development, capture and proposal activities.
• Collaborate with internal functions, customers, partners, research organizations and suppliers.
• Ensure appropriate consideration of Intellectual Property, Export Control and compliance requirements.
• Support make-or-buy, partnering, product and technology strategy decisions.

Technical Areas:

• Combat Air Systems incl. emerging Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
• Training, Mission Training and Synthetic Training.
• Modelling and Simulation.
• Extended Reality (XR).
• AI for training simulation.
• Virtual Engineering as enabler for Training.
• Networked and distributed simulation systems incl. Distributed Synthetic Training (DST).
• Live, Virtual and Constructive Training (LVC-T).
• Simulation hardware, training devices and technical test & evaluation environments.
• System and software architectures.
• Digital twins and synthetic environments.
• Additional Simulation Services such as Visual Database Generation., * Attractive salary and special payments.
• 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, subsidies for public transport and 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.

This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Sciences.
• Minimum of 10 years work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Systems Engineering.
• Experience in Virtual Engineering and applied MBSE.
• Proven ability to develop and evaluate business cases.
• Strong capability in rapid prototyping and demonstrator development.
• Experience in leading or conducting technical studies.
• Ability to translate complex technical challenges into implementable solution concepts.
• Good understanding of technical, commercial and strategic interdependencies.
• Sound understanding of Intellectual Property Rights.
• Understanding of relevant Export Control requirements and processes.
• Understanding of PRC, compliance and internal approval processes within an international corporate environment.
• Experience in working with customers, partners and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and communication skills.
• Fluent English.
• German language skills are an advantage.

Eurofighter Typhoon is the world’s most advanced swing-role combat aircraft providing simultaneously deployable Air-to-Air and Air-to-Surface capabilities. Airbus is acting as the main contractor within the industrial Pilot Synthetic Training System consortium. Combat Training Systems department develops state-of-the-art EF simulator systems. Long term, multinational, large scale system of systems programs are the best place to learn and perform engineering activities., 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.