Senior Simulation Software Engineer – Unreal Engine, AI Autonomy

Airbus

Senior Software Engineer for AI-driven simulations at Airbus Defence and Space. Leading the architectural design and practical implementation of scalable environments for autonomous flight behaviors.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeStuttgart • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Digital Clone Development: You will lead the architecture (Senior) or support the development (Professional) of highly accurate virtual replicas of our flight systems and mission environments using AirSim and Unreal Engine
Training Environments for RL: You design and maintain extremely scalable simulation infrastructures in which AI agents learn autonomous flight behavior through Reinforcement Learning
Sim-to-Real Alignment: You ensure realistic physics by validating simulation results against real flight data; you are responsible for the overall strategy (Senior) or actively contribute to the fine-tuning (Professional) of sensor noise and environmental parameters
Visualization: You create and optimize graphical representations of flight paths, target tracking, and swarm telemetry for integration into Ground Control Stations (GCS)
Synthetic Data Generation (SDG): You orchestrate the generation of massive datasets — from extreme weather to camouflage scenarios — to compensate for the lack of real flight data from conflict zones
Electronic Warfare (EW) Simulation: You design and implement virtual scenarios for GPS spoofing and connection losses to maximize the AI’s resilience against hostile countermeasures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Computer Science, Game Engine Development, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field (for the Senior role ideally with a Master’s degree or PhD)
Initial practical experience or solid academic knowledge of simulation frameworks and 3D rendering engines (preferably Unreal Engine or AirSim)
Several years of relevant professional experience with simulation frameworks and rendering engines, particularly Unreal Engine and AirSim
Proven track record of implementing complex technical architectures or providing technical leadership in a fast-paced technological environment
Deep understanding (or strong interest) in 3D physics engines, sensor simulation (EO/IR), and data pipelines for Machine Learning
Strong knowledge of C++ and Python for developing simulation features, adapting engines, and integrating into CI/CD pipelines
Business-fluent in German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

A unique opportunity to shape the future of autonomous systems at a world-leading aerospace company
An inspiring work environment that combines the innovation of a startup with the expertise of an established technology site
A team of brilliant minds working together on a major vision for Europe’s technological sovereignty
Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and excellent opportunities for professional development within the Airbus Group

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++PythonReinforcement Learning3D renderingsimulation frameworkssensor simulationdata pipelinestechnical architectureCI/CD pipelinessynthetic data generation

Soft Skills

technical leadershipproblem-solvingcollaborationcommunicationadaptabilitystrategic thinkingattention to detailcreativitycritical thinkingtime management

Certifications

Master's degreePhD