Software Engineer Flight Simulation

Acron Aviation; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Pension up to 7%

Life Assurance 4x salary

Group income protection

Flexible opt‑in extras

Employee assistance program

Staff restaurant

Staff car park with EV charging

Job summary

Acron Aviation is seeking a C software engineer to join our Crawley team. The role focuses on developing real-time software for flight simulators, spanning control systems to graphical user interfaces, within a safety‑critical aerospace context.

You will support integration and testing, fault finding, and resolution on simulated systems, contributing to the full product lifecycle from requirements through to customer support.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Aerospace/aviation experience desired
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time software for flight simulators from control systems to GUI.
• Support integration, testing, fault finding and rectification on simulated systems.
• Participate in full lifecycle from requirements analysis to customer acceptance and post-delivery support

Job description

London Training Centre, Crawley, England, GB

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1013

Job Title: C software engineer

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, UK

About This Opportunity

Acron Aviation Training Systems play a key role on delivering the Acron Aviation Solutions mantra of ‘Creating Safer Skies’. From our computer-based solutions all the way to our state‑of‑the‑art Full Flight Simulators (FFS), improving the training experiencing and creating safer skies is at the heart of everything we do. Our Fixed Training Devices (FTD) and FFS feature aircraft‑specific flight decks, offering the form, fit, feel, and function of the actual aircraft.

Our organisation operates in a unique marketplace where we deliver products and services to almost every continent, providing the underlying capability to many pilot training operations globally. The marketplace is competitive and requires individuals who are fast moving, customer orientated, and results driven.

This particular opportunity is right at the heart of our transformation goals. This role will suit an individual that is highly motivated, hands on and wants to implement change.

We are seeking dynamic individuals who embody our core values of agility, customer focus, ownership, and transparency. In this role, you will thrive in a fast‑paced environment, moving quickly to adapt and make decisions that drive progress while always keeping the customer first. You’ll demonstrate accountability by owning your objectives from start to finish, ensuring high‑quality outcomes that prioritise customer needs. We value honest, open communication, so speaking candidly and providing constructive feedback is essential. Above all, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do—working together to achieve shared goals, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

Our Values are an integral part of who we are. We seek candidates who share our values:

• Customer First
• Own It
• Move Fast
• Speak Candidly

What We Can Offer

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt‑in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Staff car park incl. electric vehicle charging stations

What The Role Will Involve

• Develop real‑time software for flight simulators, from control systems to graphical user interfaces.
• Support integration and testing, fault finding and problem rectification on simulated systems.
• You will play an integral role in the full lifecycle of the product from requirements analysis through to customer acceptance and post‑delivery customer support

What You’ll Bring

• A good practical understanding of the Systems Engineering V‑model and/or the Software Development Lifecycle
• An individual with drive, enthusiasm and can‑do attitude coupled with the ability to work collaboratively in a multi‑disciplinary team
• Demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Strong verbal, presentation, written communication and inter‑personal skills
• An appropriate engineering degree or equivalent (with mathematics, science or engineering) or proven engineering experience in the aviation/aerospace industry.

Desirable Skills and Competencies

• Experience of safety critical systems and software in aerospace, automotive or a related industry
• C# & C++ programming
• Knowledge of ARINC, AFDX and/or CAN bus protocols
• Challenging Projects: Work on the design, development, and integration of flight simulators used by top‑tier aerospace organisations.
• Collaborative Environment: Engage with cross‑functional teams of experts in systems, hardware, and software engineering.
• Innovative Technology: Build next‑gen simulation solutions, including control systems, user interfaces, and avionics hardware.
• Career Growth: Be part of a forward‑thinking company offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Please note: All candidates who wish to be considered for this vacancy must have the right to work in the UK.