Display Engineer, Senior

FlightSafety International; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International is seeking a Displays Engineer in Hazelwood, Missouri. This role involves researching and developing display systems for flight simulators, emphasizing a collaborative environment to enhance your creativity and initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include analyzing display requirements, collaborating with engineering teams, and mentoring junior members. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in a relevant field and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Background in optical design or vision science is a plus.
• 4 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze simulator display requirements and estimate design effort.
• Develop conceptual visual solutions and assist with prototype assembly.
• Work directly with engineering teams for validation and customer interaction.

Skills

Strong analytical and mathematical skills

Experience with mathematical analysis tools

3D modeling/CAD software proficiency

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

MATLAB

SolidWorks

C#

C++

Job description

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

Displays Engineers research, develop, analyze, and document display system designs for flight training simulators. Use key performance parameters, such as field‑of‑view, luminance, resolution and contrast, to evaluate display systems. Creativity and initiative are fostered in a highly collaborative environment

This level requires considerable know‑how of the subject matter, principles, and concepts of more complex systems. Successfully completes diverse tasks of the job; applies and enhances knowledge and skill in both usual and unusual issues. Needs minimal guidance in addressing unusual situations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Technical & Design Work

• Analyze simulator display requirements and estimate design effort.
• Develop conceptual visual solutions to support proposal responses and marketing activities.
• Assist with prototype assembly and testing of visual systems.
• Perform scientific and computer‑based analysis to predict system performance, including basic structural evaluation.
• Evaluate hardware, software, mechanical, and electrical interfaces to ensure proper system operation.

Collaboration & Customer Interaction

• Work directly with internal and external engineering teams to jointly develop and validate technical solutions.
• Provide technical liaison support for suppliers and customers.
• Travel to customer sites for surveys, design reviews, and installation support, offering on‑site technical direction.

Leadership & Expertise

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert on display and visual systems, especially FlightSafety visual products.
• Break down customer requirements early in the proposal process, validating and identifying gaps where necessary.
• Mentor junior team members and guide engineering decisions.
• Provide clear status updates documenting progress, risks, and schedule considerations.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Background in optical design or vision science is a plus.

Minimum Experience

4 years

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Required

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Experience with mathematical analysis tools and 3D modeling/CAD software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• Strong optical engineering background.
• Proficiency in MATLAB.
• Experience developing software tools (C#, C++, etc.).
• Experience with SolidWorks.

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 regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. 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.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export‑controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from a @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third‑party email providers.