Engineer Software III- Rehost Integration

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

Software engineering and development; project integration; engineering liaison; product verification.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop software to integrate OEM-supplied rehosted avionics into the simulation environment.
• Develop solutions to implement simulation-specific functionality beyond standard avionics operation (i.e. simulated malfunctions, scenario snapshots, etc.).
• Provide engineering liaison between avionics suppliers, other FlightSafety engineering departments, and end-users.
• Coordinate deliveries, assign priorities and analyze and resolve issues that may arise.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and manage changing schedules.
• Present and demonstrate the training device operation to the customer and correct deficiencies identified by the customer.
• Assist in maintaining fielded rehost applications by developing solutions for issues such as growth and hardware / software obsolescence.
• Review training device engineering specifications, malfunction requirements, flight manuals, maintenance manuals, aircraft wiring diagrams, aircraft characteristics, and aircraft data.
• Assist in the preparation of customer test guides for the avionics systems.
• Perform checkout procedures to verify that the design meets the requirements of the customer test guide.
• Work with software and hardware colleagues, project engineers and others to smoothly and efficiently effect an integrated total simulation.
• Occasional travel, shift work, and special work hours may be required.
• Exhibits and practices professional and courteous behavior while interacting with both internal and external customers.
• Interacts 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.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering : (Computer, Aerospace, Electrical) and four years related experience preferably in simulation; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Experience

Level III   -  Bachelor's degree in Engineering : (Computer, Aerospace, Electrical) and four years related experience preferably in simulation; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Knowledge and expertise for this level usually results from internal progressive experience. However, selection for this position is based on the demonstrated ability of the person to successfully fulfill the requirements listed. C competency is required.  Additional requirements include the ability to read aircraft wiring diagrams and software requirements documentation

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

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 performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and climb or balance. Must work with keyboard, mouse, and monitor for long periods of time.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment 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.