Senior EF PSTS Simulation System Engineer (d/f/m)

Salary: 70.000 - 100.000 € per year

Requirements:

Bachelors degree or higher in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, or a related field; a masters degree is preferred.

5 to 10+ years of experience in systems engineering; experience with military flight training devices is preferred.

Demonstrated experience across the full systems engineering life cycle for complex systems.

Strong proficiency in requirements management and system modelling tools such as Cameo, Enterprise Architect, and DOORS.

Strong interest in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, advanced modelling, automation, and digital engineering, and their practical application to engineering workflows and system development.

Expertise in simulation and military avionics standards and frameworks is an advantage.

A strong foundation in software architecture frameworks and principles, including modularity, scalability, and maintainability, is an asset.

Familiarity with modern software development methodologies such as Agile, DevOps pipelines, and containerization is a plus.

Very good communication skills, with the ability to mentor and support team members and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams.

This position requires a security clearance or eligibility for clearance by the recognised authorities.

Responsibilities:

Define system design and system requirements across several PSTS EF training devices and projects.

Manage the collection of system and customer needs, contribute to defining system architecture, and derive system requirements, including for the Weapon Simulation System (WSS) and related subsystems.

Support the definition of a common Training System Acceptance Criteria process with the relevant System Engineering Manager and Acceptance Manager.

Support preparation for design reviews with internal and external customers, including SRRs, PDRs, and CDRs.

Contribute to developing a common future PSTS system design solution across projects, particularly for the WSS.

Support verification, acceptance, and certification activities as part of the System Design team when required.

Collaborate with cross-functional and project-specific teams and experts to define the common simulator architecture in collaboration with the System Engineering Manager.

Support trade-off studies and evaluate optimisations, new technologies, and tools.

Conduct lessons-learned activities with the System Engineering team to improve systems engineering best practices for future projects.

Mentor junior engineers and promote systems engineering best practices.

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We are Airbus Defence and Space GmbH, seeking a Senior EF PSTS (Pilot Synthetic Training System) Simulation System Engineer to support our simulation team. In this senior role, you will contribute to a high-fidelity Eurofighter training system spanning flight dynamics and avionics models, cockpit and visual systems, control stations, and the synthetic environment across several projects. You will work with system engineers, architects, cross-functional engineering teams, and stakeholders with military backgrounds to deliver training devices and help align system designs across projects and potentially platforms. The permanent professional-level position is in Manching, about an hour north of Munich. We offer attractive remuneration and additional benefits, 30 days of annual leave based on a 35-hour week, flexible and mobile working, part-time and job-sharing options, sabbaticals, professional development and international career opportunities, health programmes, an on-site company doctor, catering facilities, and childcare at selected locations. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and support flexible working arrangements where possible. We also encourage integrity, compliance awareness, and personal growth through tailored development solutions.

last updated 42 week of 2026