Software Engineer Helicopter Training Systems (m/f/x)

When simulation becomes precision – your code keeps helicopters mission-ready.
At Airbus Helicopters in  GmbH in Donauwörth, you will contribute as a Software Engineer Helicopter Training Systems to the development of advanced simulation technologies for both civil and military platforms – including H145 and NH90. Whether designing flight models or validating mission systems, your work helps pilots train under real conditions – without ever leaving the ground. Sound like your kind of challenge? Apply now and bring your engineering logic to life.

The gross annual salary up to max. €61,200, depending on qualifications. If you have already applied to ARTS, you don't need to reapply – we’ll automatically consider your profile for this role.

Job details

Workplace: Donauwörth

Occupational Area: Project & Programme Management

Contract: Temporary employment

Job-ID: 18334

Customer:

Tasks

• Support helicopter and subsystem testing using simulation platforms for both civil and military programs (e.g. H145, NH90)
• Use simulations and simulators to validate new technologies and system concepts
• Actively participate in developing Full-Flight Simulators and pilot training systems
• Design, test and integrate software for mission and avionics simulation
• Implement technical evolution of subsystem simulations according to helicopter configuration
• Contribute to requirements engineering and interface coordination with partner companies
• Take on project coordination tasks, depending on experience
• Integrate simulation systems into end-user platforms, such as developer test rigs or pilot training simulators

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Software Engineering (Bachelor with additional qualification or Master)
• At least 3 years of experience in engineering, development, and R&D – each and minimum 1 year of experience in interface management
• Strong background in IT systems and aerospace (min. 3 years) and familiarity with helicopter architectures or a strong interest in rotorcraft technology
• Practical experience in software development or systems engineering, ideally in real-time environments and hands-on expertise in C++ programming and Linux-based development environments
• Business fluent English skills (min. C1), basic German, French is a plus
• CV in English is mandatory
• A valid, unrestricted work permit for the European Union (no student visa) required