FVI Simulations Engineer

Job description

FVI Simulations Engineer

Airbus Defence & Space Stevenage

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

A vacancy for an experienced Engineer with excellent technical skills in C++ & Java and experience in Simulator/Test Rig Development projects has arisen with Airbus Defence & Space in Stevenage.

You will join our team as a key member for the development of space mission related functional simulators and hardware in the loop test benches.

¤ You will design, develop and integrate specific modules of the simulator as well as support the technical follow of external teams involved in the development of some of the models.
¤ You will work closely with the engineering teams of the space mission project to ensure the successful development and use of the test benches.

The main technical activities include: Technical Requirements Analysis, Software Design and Implementation, technical follow up of external teams, System Integration, Testing and Delivery of the benches. The software implementation is done in C++, with Java used as the test language and the simulator is developed in a Linux environment.

> Scope:
The Satellite Functional Verification Infrastructure (FVI) department is responsible for the development of space mission functional simulators and hardware-in the-loop test benches that are primarily used in the:

¤ Development and validation of flight software
¤ Validation of functional chains and hardware-software interfaces of satellite equipment and the satellite itself.

The successful candidate will need to gain UK Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

¤ Modelling requirements engineering.
¤ Software model design and architecture.
¤ Technical follow-up and responsibility of the models developed by the external subcontractor.
¤ System integration and verification.
¤ System delivery and acceptance.
¤ Work as a technical expert in specific areas of the simulator.
¤ Conduct code reviews and inspections.
¤ Support the users of the test benches.

Required skills

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

¤ Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other related technical discipline.
¤ Experience in Development and Testing of Software Simulators or Hardware-In-The Loop Test Rigs (preferably in the aerospace domain).
¤ Experience of Software Design and Development in C/C++ and Java.
¤ Experience of Real Time Software and the complete Software Lifecycle.
¤ Experience in the Software Lifecycle; Requirements, Design, Development, Integration, Testing, Delivery and Acceptance
¤ Knowledge of one or more of the following data protocols: SpaceWire, MilSTD 1553;
¤ Working knowledge of Linux OS and ideally of the Eclipse SDE would be desirable.
¤ Experience in the development of Functional models.
¤ Knowledge of the ECSS software standards is desirable.
¤ Experience in technical follow up/interfacing to external subcontractors is highly desirable.