Software Engineer, Associate

Purpose of Position

Research, design, implement and maintain the aural cueing (sound) systems required for the operation of a full flight simulator and other training devices.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Design and test aircraft simulator sound software applications using C/C++.
• Reviews simulator engineering specifications, malfunction documents, flight test requirements, flight test and aircraft data.
• Perform 1/3 octave and narrow-band analysis of aircraft recordings for implementation in the software applications.
• Create and maintain 1/3 octave tests and perform tuning of the sound simulation to tolerances required by NSB (FAA/EASA/JAA, etc).
• Create and maintain software and hardware documentation.
• Provide on-site support of the simulator installation and certification efforts.
• Works with engineering colleagues, project engineers, and others to achieve a smoothly integrated system.
• Accountable for the control and distribution of documents and/or equipment subject to export control restrictions and the security of FSI materials, projects and business information regarding the methods and techniques used in the production and usage of FSI products.
• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks.
• Able to adhere to a work schedule including prompt and regular attendance.
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Presents the simulator performance and handling characteristics to the customer and corrects deficiencies identified by the customer. This may include working at customer facilities.
• Anticpate travel of 25%

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering Preferably Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Experience

0-2 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• C/C++ programming skills required.
• Must be able to develop and implement new software designs using Microsoft Visual Studio or similar development environment.
• Previous experience in flight simulation software and/or the use of audio rendering software such as Microsoft DirectSound is a plus but is not required for new applicants
• Basic AC and DC Electronics, Analog and Digital Circuit theory

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.