Model Based Development Engineer

What we achieve together

• You create and refine control models for innovative heating and cooling systems in Matlab and Simulink, ensuring that our products deliver outstanding performance and user comfort.

• By deriving models into our C++ embedded platform, you contribute to smooth software integration and reliable functionality across our product portfolio.

• Your responsibilities will include defining and managing software requirements in Polarion, ensuring clarity and alignment across interdisciplinary development teams.

• After conducting simulation‑based tests and integration tests, you support our continuous testing culture to secure high software quality from early development stages onward.

• Together with agile teams you work towards sprint goals that deliver visible value, fast integrations and meaningful demonstrations for stakeholders.

• By collaborating across the entire system control and human‑machine‑interface stream, you ensure seamless interaction of features, accessories and system products

What makes us successful together

• Qualification: You hold a degree in engineering, computer science, physics or a comparable technical field and have gained confident skills in model‑based development.

• Experience: You bring experience in Matlab and Simulink modelling, requirements management and testing approaches such as model‑in‑the‑loop and software‑in‑the‑loop testing.

• Know‑how and skills: You are familiar with control models, simulation tools, C++ for embedded integration and modern software testing frameworks.

• Personality: You combine analytical thinking with a collaborative mindset, enjoy working in agile environments and value precision as much as creativity.

• Language skills: You communicate confidently in English, and knowledge of German is an additional advantage.

What you can count on

• Flexible work model: adjustable starting times (7:30 – 9:00AM), hybrid work 70/30, and up to 30 days of remote work from abroad from selected countries.

• Health & Wellness support: private medical care (Medicover), sports card subsidy (Multisport), group insurance (Warta), and ergonomic office spaces. 

• Time off & balance: additional paid 2 days off and subsidies for recreation.

• Financial perks: up to 30% discount on company products, support for commuting and eyewear.

• Growth & Development: access to internal training, mentoring programs, self-learning platform for languages (eTutor) and international projects.

• Culture & Community: company events, family friendly activities, and open opportunities within Vaillant Group.

What makes us special

We take care of a better climate. In every home and our environment. As a successful family business, we have been living up to this claim for over 150 years. We are one of the world's leading providers of heat pumps, digital services and efficient gas heating appliances and offer energy-saving solutions.

You will find sustainability everywhere at the Vaillant Group. In the office, at the production sites and on the road. Around 16,000 employees from over 70 countries are committed to this every day. As an international team, we take responsibility - for our future and that of our planet. We promote your personal development so that you can act with passion and together we can ensure a better climate.

Become part of the Vaillant Group and help us shape the future of heating!

We promote equity and do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We value the uniqueness of each individual and encourage all people to apply.