Flight Dynamics Engineer — Real-Time Flight Simulation

AIAA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k

Job summary

Aero Simulation, Inc. (ASI) seeks a Flight Dynamics Engineer to develop and validate physics-based aircraft models for high-fidelity flight simulators.

You will assess aerodynamics, propulsion, and control systems, and create validated models to meet rigorous requirements across Linux and Windows platforms. The role advances fidelity tests, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and guides entry to senior engineers while supporting QA and verification activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aerodynamics, aircraft dynamics, aircraft performance, stability and control, propulsion, and related aeronautical principles.
• Knowledge of mathematical and physics-based modeling of aircraft behavior.
• Knowledge of software design, development, debugging, and testing principles as applied to real-time flight simulation.
• Academic or professional experience with C and/or C++.
• Experience developing or executing software in Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Ability to analyze engineering data, simulation results, and technical documentation to support model development and validation.
• Understanding of software configuration management and experience with a version control system (Git or SVN).
• Understanding of hardware/software interfaces and large-scale or integrated software systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues involving software, mathematical models, system interfaces, and simulator behavior.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical information to varied audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet schedules in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, integrate, test, and maintain mathematical and physics-based models of aircraft behavior.
• Analyze performance data to develop, tune, and validate simulation models.
• Develop and analyze Fidelity Tests (AFTs) and validation methods against requirements.
• Develop QTGs for simulator validation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Investigate discrepancies and determine model or system corrections.
• Develop and modify simulation software using C/C++ in Linux and Windows environments.
• Support design reviews, analyses, simulations, and integration activities.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues across software development and testing.
• Document models, software, testing, and system performance.

Skills

Aerodynamics principles

Aircraft dynamics

Mathematical modeling

C/C++ programming

Linux/Windows environments

Analytical problem solving

Communication of technical info

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Git

Linux

Windows

Job description

Aero Simulation, Inc. (ASI) seeks a Flight Dynamics Engineer to develop and validate physics-based aircraft models for high-fidelity flight simulators.

You will assess aerodynamics, propulsion, and control systems, and create validated models to meet rigorous requirements across Linux and Windows platforms. The role advances fidelity tests, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and guides entry to senior engineers while supporting QA and verification activities.