System Engineer - Flight Management Systems - Manching, Germany | Airbus Projects

Location
Manching
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
€57k – €65k

About this role

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) a leading company in safety‑critical software for aerospace, defence and transport, is looking for XX Engineers to join our on‑site teams in Germany, supporting strategic projects with Airbus in Germany.

📍 Location: Manching and Bavaria Area.

Why join us?

💰 Competitive salary: 57,000 – 65,000 €

🏠 Support in finding accommodation and German language training.

📄 Full relocation assistance, administrative support

📦 The company covers your German tax return for the first year.

📌 Permanent German contract + long‑term projects

⚙️ Team-building activities and regular technical follow‑ups

🌍 Multicultural, inclusive, and innovative environment

What you will do
  • Analyze and define requirements for Flight Management Systems (FMS) and Flight Guidance functions.

  • Develop FMS, Flight Guidance, and trajectory generation capabilities.

  • Contribute to formation flying and swarming solutions for advanced aircraft and RPAS.

  • Plan and coordinate Verification & Validation (V&V) activities.

  • Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the system development lifecycle.

What we’re looking for:
  • Degree in Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Experience in systems engineering, preferably in aerospace, aviation, or defense.

  • Knowledge of Flight Management Systems, Flight Guidance, and navigation principles.

  • Experience with requirements engineering and system development processes.

  • Familiarity with Verification & Validation (V&V) activities.

  • Knowledge of UAS/RPAS and MBSE is a plus.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Fluent English; German is an advantage.

  • Applicants must hold citizenship of a European country.

Ready to take off?

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Top Benefits

  • Accommodation support
  • German language training
  • Relocation assistance
  • Administrative support
  • Tax return assistance
  • Team-building activities