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Software Engineer for Software Tools & Automation (m/f/d) for AIRBUS

Orizon , Unit Aviation
May 05, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Manching, Bayern, Germany
€55,000 - €60,000 EUR yearly

Our Offer:

  • Exciting jobs at interesting companies such as Airbus Operations, Airbus Defence & Space, and the aerospace supply industry
  • Attractive and fair salary conditions
  • Comprehensive employee benefits program "Orizon PlusPunkte"
  • Training measures suiting your tasks and activities
  • Up to 30 days of annual leave
  • Personal support and qualified advice at the Unit Aviation offices, e.g.in Hamburg-Finkenwerder, Stade, Augsburg, Munich, or Bremen

Your Prospective Job:

For our renowned customer Airbus Defence and Space you are acting as a Software Engineer for Software Tools & Automation (m/f/d) in Manching.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement and test high-performance C++ applications and libraries (C++17 or later)
  • Develop and maintain cross-platform software solutions compatible with both Unix and Windows environments
  • Utilise CMake to manage build systems and streamline development workflows
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and integrate components
  • Contribute to the development of simulation tools and frameworks where applicable
  • Implement and integrate gRPC-based communication between distributed services
  • Participate in system architecture discussions and apply sound software design principles
  • Stay current with emerging technologies, including AI/ML integration and model-based control patterns (MCP)
  • Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code and conduct peer code reviews

Your Profile:

  • Completed studies in computer science, software engineering, a related technical field or a comparable qualification
  • Experience in simulation development (e.g., physics engines, real-time systems, numerical modeling)
  • Solid understanding of systems architecture and software design principles (e.g. modularity, scalability, performance optimisation)
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and debugging tools
  • Solid experience in simulation or AI is a plus
  • Knowledge of multi-threading, networking, and low-latency system design
  • Familiarity with gRPC and protocol buffers for service-to-service communication
  • Strong proficiency in C++, with practical experience using features from C++17 or newer standards
  • Working knowledge of CMake for building and managing C++ projects
  • Demonstrated experience developing software in both Unix/Linux and Windows environments should be present
  • Fluent English skills both spoken and written
  • German knowledge is desirable

Your Partner:

Orizon GmbH is your capable partner when it comes to standing out from the crowd on the labour market. With our individual advice you will find the job that suits you best. Being among the top fifteen German HR service providers, our company’s range of services includes the personnel secondment and placement of both skilled workers and executives of all professional fields.

Orizon's “Aviation” unit is the specialist for personnel secondment in the aerospace sector and – thanks to its excellent industry experience – offers you interesting perspectives in this field. You have an appropriate qualification and are interested in working in the aerospace sector? Or you already have gained experience in aerospace? Then, we are exactly the right partner for you.

Bewerbung und Rückfragen:

Wir freuen uns auf Bewerbungen (unter Angabe von Verfügbarkeit und Gehaltsvorstellung) gerne per E-Mail an bewerbung.aviation@orizon.de oder über unser Bewerbungsmodul auf dieser Seite.

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