Avionics Simulation Software Engineer

Job Title

Avionics Simulation Software Engineer

Location

Akron, OH - Akron, OH 44311 US
Orlando, FL - Orlando, FL 32819 US
Tampa, FL 33601 US (Primary)

Position Summary and Job Responsibilities

Position Summary

In this position, Avionic Simulation Software Engineers apply engineering principles to research, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, and test simulations of aircraft and avionics systems, such as electrical, computer, data networks, sensors, or weapons. They review and prepare engineering and technical analysis, reports, and other technical documentation. This engineer applies their experience to perform functions such as software development (design/code/test), systems integration, and supporting system test. They are an engineering team member on assigned projects developing engineering products, procedures, and controls, managing project effort, and participating in problem resolution. This individual interfaces with system and program contractors, vendors, and Government representatives regarding the technical aspects of engineering programs and projects. They also conduct research to address problems associated with various simulated systems.

 

Job Responsibilities

The avionics simulation software engineer will be assigned one or more system components which replicate the avionics of the aircraft being simulated. These systems include communications (radios and ICS), navigation (GPS, TACAN, VOR, etc.), defensive systems (chaff, flares, ECM, etc.), offensive systems (bombs, torpedoes, missiles, etc.), and other systems which may be applicable (GPWS, TCAS, IFF, etc.). They are responsible for requirements analysis, design, code, and unit test, as well as supporting subsystem and system integration and test.

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, licenses, skills)

 

Required

 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in software engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum three years’ experience in a relevant software engineering role
• Proficiency programming in C
• Ability to work in a team environment, or independently, as necessary, and be a self-starter who will attack designs and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• US citizenship and ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance
• Ability to work in small, confined spaces (aircraft simulator cockpits)
• Ability to travel from time to time (less than 10%)

 

Preferred

 

• Experience with the military aviation domain, especially simulating aircraft, avionics, or weapon systems (strongly preferred)
• Experience working with one or more of C, C#, Fortran, Ada, and Python
• Experience working in a structured software development environment, including configuration management processes, development of requirements, unit testing, system integration, and formal (customer) testing
• Security certification
• Active DoD security clearance

 

Salary and Benefits 

Commensurate with experience

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