AI Engineer

About the Company

E Airbus Defence and Space GmbH develops advanced technologies and integrated systems for demanding defence and aerospace applications. In Ulm, teams work on complex military systems that connect the full operational chain, from target-detection sensors and situational awareness to ground-based air-defence effectors. The company combines engineering expertise with a strong commitment to security, integrity, and sustainable growth. You will join an international GenAI team working to advance the company’s artificial intelligence roadmap and build secure, sovereign solutions for software development.

About the Role

As a Senior Generative AI/Agentic AI Engineer, you will design, develop, and test modern AI services, including chatbots and autonomous agents. You will help shape a service portfolio that enables internal teams to use generative AI effectively in software engineering while meeting stringent security and compliance requirements. The role combines hands-on development with infrastructure operations, technical support, and contributions to the team’s technology roadmap. This is a permanent, professional-level opportunity based in Ulm. Reduced weekly working hours may be possible, with responsibilities adjusted accordingly. Occasional business travel is expected.

Qualifications

You have a degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, or a comparable qualification, together with at least 10 years of professional experience, including three to four years or more in AI projects. You bring strong Python programming skills and demonstrable experience building LLM applications, chatbots, and AI agents. Your background includes inference frameworks such as vLLM or SGLang, vector databases such as Qdrant or Chroma, and agent development tools such as Claude Code or OpenCode.

You have practical experience deploying, scaling, and monitoring Docker and Kubernetes workloads in on-premise environments, along with an understanding of container networking. You use Git confidently, including branching strategies and code reviews, and communicate fluently in German and English, both verbally and in writing. Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), Model Context Protocol (MCP), CI/CD, logging and monitoring, AI cybersecurity, and LLM evaluation frameworks is an advantage. You approach technical challenges systematically and can explain complex topics clearly to internal users.

Responsibilities

Design, code, orchestrate, and test scalable generative AI services, chatbots, and autonomous agents using modern frameworks. Deploy and maintain LLM infrastructure in secure on-premise environments, using Docker and Kubernetes to support performance optimization, reliable scaling, and effective resource management. Develop and improve RAG pipelines that connect AI applications to internal knowledge sources, and implement MCP tools that enable standardized, secure interfaces.

Help ensure that services comply with Airbus Defence and Space security, safety, and compliance policies. Provide technical support to internal users, investigate incidents, troubleshoot issues, and create clear technical documentation and reusable best practices. Contribute to the technical roadmap by assessing emerging technologies and building proof-of-concept solutions for new AI use cases. Collaborate with colleagues across the international GenAI team to deliver dependable services that meet user needs.

Benefits

• Airbus offers competitive compensation and additional benefits in line with applicable company policies, which may include retirement provision, mobility options such as bicycle leasing, and employee offers from partner organizations.
• Employees receive 30 days of annual leave under the applicable collective agreement for a 35-hour working week.
• Flexible arrangements may include flexitime, mobile working, part-time work, job sharing, or sabbaticals, supporting different personal and family needs.
• You will have access to professional development opportunities and international career paths across the company.
• Workplace benefits may include occupational health services, fitness and prevention programs, a canteen and cafeteria, and, in some locations, a nearby childcare facility.
• Ulm offers a broad range of cultural and leisure activities, with the quality of life of a historic city situated between Stuttgart and Munich.

Equal Opportunity

E Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive working environment.

Applications are welcome regardless of social or cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

The company supports flexible working wherever possible and encourages candidates who do not meet every listed qualification to apply.

Airbus will never request payment as part of a recruitment process.

Applicants’ information will be used and stored for purposes related to their application or potential future employment.