Software Engineer

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Job Title: Aircraft Systems Software Engineer

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

Evaluates, selects and applies appropriate engineering techniques and procedures using judgment in making required adaptations and modifications to effect an accurate aircraft systems simulation model.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Reviews simulator engineering specifications, malfunction documents, flight manual, aircraft systems data and aircraft data.
• Implements all standard aircraft systems simulation software and integrates the software with that of other engineering disciplines such as propulsion, flight, navigational and visual systems.
• Transforms flow chart into high order computer language (e.g. Fortran, C++)
• Develops complete aircraft systems program Math Models, flow charts, and source code as required by the aircraft simulator specification.
• Performs an analysis of the aircraft systems and data.
• Prepares customer test guide for the aircraft systems per specifications.
• Performs standardized checkout procedures.
• Presents the simulator operation and performance characteristics to the customer and correct deficiencies identified by the customer. This may include working at customer facilities.
• Presents periodic informational reviews to the functional and project management.
• Performs all Full Flight Simulator Software Team Leader responsibilities such as releasing Hardware/Software ICDs, creating and maintaining Malfunction Documents, and creating and maintaining simulator Test Loads.  When requested, oversee Build Checkouts, oversee Customer Acceptance in plant and/or on-site, and operate Instructor’s Station during simulator Qualifications.
• Performs all Matrix Software Team Leader responsibilities such as creating and maintain Malfunction Documents, creating Test Loads for Pre-Build Checkouts, overseeing Pre-Build Checkout, and overseeing Final Build Checkout when requested.  Oversee Customer Acceptance by coordinating reviews with engineers, recording new discrepancies, taking/maintaining customer requested snapshots.
• When requested, train other engineers on standard Aircraft Systems procedures and responsibilities including Software Team Leader responsibilities.
• Works with software and hardware colleagues, project engineers and others to affect a smoothly integrated system.  Utilizes the software log and hardware deficiency reports to inform his co-workers.
• Works with FSI training center personnel to correct any aircraft systems program problems during on-site acceptance of the simulator.
• Travel, shift work, and special work hours may be required to accomplish some of the above tasks.
• Exhibit and practice professional and courteous behavior while interacting with both internal and external customers.
• Interact within a cooperative environment through beneficial behavior, commitment to common goals, contribution to problem solving, communication of ideas and suggestions, and encouragement to other employees and departments.
• 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.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering other applicable field

Minimum Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering other applicable field

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Microsoft Office
• Fortran or C++ required.  Both Fortran and C++ desired.
• Unix desired.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work is usually moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.