Software Developer - Flight Simulator

Purpose of Position

In this position, you will advance our Display Management System (DMS) C# .NET application. DMS creates seamless, immersive, multi-display visual experiences for pilots in flight simulators. The DMS team tackles a wide range of challenges involving display system measurement, algorithm development, and embedded device control. The job also includes cutting-edge research, prototyping, and experimentation with both technologies and techniques.

Tasks and Responsibilities

DMS engineers get hands on experience with a variety of hardware including state-of-the-art projectors, cameras, spectrometers, and night vision goggles. Projects span image and signal processing, machine vision, process control, automation, and interface design. We draw on many fields of knowledge including optics, vision science, and photography, in addition to traditional software fundamentals.

The team is agile and multi-disciplinary. The position incorporates all facets of software development from requirements assessment, design, development, testing, integration, peer review, documentation, maintenance, and end user support.

Minimum Education

• BS/MS Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or other applicable technical field
• C# programming
• System-level debugging and troubleshooting
• Software architecture and object-oriented design
• Strong physics and mathematics (especially geometry) background
• Collaborative spirit, including strong written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Skills in the following areas are a plus:

• MS Visual Studio
• MATLAB
• Powershell
• Unit and integration testing
• Hardware communication
• Image processing or machine vision
• GUI design
• Process control
• Optics and spectroradiometry
• Color and vision science
• Photography

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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.