Quality Engineer for Eurofighter & Tornado Software and Avionic Projects (d/f/m)

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

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Manching Until 10/9/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 10, 2026 Last posted August 10, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Quality Engineer for Eurofighter & Tornado Software and Avionic Projects (d/f/m)


As Quality Engineer (Engineering Quality Manager) you will play a key role in our organization by acting as the guardian of conformity and customer quality requirements and expectations, leading quality aspects along the product development lifecycle and in service support. You will be part of a dynamic international team and will be in direct contact with our Customers and Suppliers. As Quality Engineer for Software and Avionic Projects you will be responsible for the quality aspects of the Airbus DS Military Aircrafts System, Software and Hardware within projects developed in-house and/or by our suppliers.

Your location

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

Our Benefits for You

  • Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines

  • Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities

  • Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives

  • Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations

  • Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA

YOUR MISSION

  • Develop, implement and manage quality assurance requirements and processes for avionics systems/SW/HW in compliance with the applicable standards (e.g. DO-178, DO-254, AQAPs,…), including the preparation of Quality Plans and any related report/evidence to demonstrate compliance.

  • Monitoring, control and development of internal and external suppliers to ensure fulfillment and adherence to the customer requirements and applicable processes/procedures

  • Identify Quality issues during the development and in-service phases, analyse the root cause, define the mitigation/prevention/correction actions and ensure effective closure, including preparation of the required documentation and reporting of these activities.

  • Preparing discussions with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. with customer, supplier, certification authorities,…)

  • Release of products, test equipment and quality related documentation

  • Provide guidance and training on standards, quality assurance and best practices to internal and external stakeholders.

YOUR SKILLS

  • University degree in Electrical/Software/ Aerospace/Electrotechnical Engineering or equivalent

  • Experience in Qualification/Certification of Software/ Complex Electronic Hardware

  • Experience in Quality within Development/Design environments

  • Experience with A/C development standards (e.g. DO-178, DO-278, DO-254, DO-330,…)

  • Experience with Aircraft and in particular with the Eurofighter, Tornado or other Weapon Systems, are welcomed

  • Language skills: business fluent English, German would be a plus 

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Quality Assurance <JF-QU-QA>

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About this role

Summary

Manage quality assurance for avionics software and hardware in aircraft projects.

Job title

Quality Engineer for Eurofighter & Tornado Software and Avionic Projects (d/f/m)

Experience level

professional

Industry

defence

Location requirements

On-site in Manching, Germany, with flexible work options allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

qualificationcertificationsoftware standardshardware standardsaircraft standards

Preferred skills

aerospaceeurofightertornadogerman

Specializations

softwarehardwareavionicsqualificationcertification
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

85 Manching, Germany

On-site City