Flight Dynamics Engineer — Real-Time Flight Simulator Specialist

Socket.dev; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will model aerodynamics, propulsion, and motion, and ensure simulator performance aligns with aircraft data and requirements. The role requires strong knowledge of aerodynamics and aircraft dynamics, plus experience with C/C++ in Linux and Windows environments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aerodynamics, aircraft dynamics, propulsion, and flight simulation principles.
• Proficiency in software design, development, debugging, and testing for real-time flight simulation.
• Academic or professional experience with C/C++.
• Experience with Linux and Windows environments and software toolchains.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, integrate, test, and maintain physics-based aircraft models.
• Analyze data to validate and tune simulation models.
• Develop and execute Automatic Fidelity Tests (AFTs) and verification methods.
• Create Qualification Test Guides (QTGs) for simulator validation per FAA/AC/contract variants.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement model or software corrections.
• Collaborate across disciplines to resolve issues and improve simulation fidelity.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Aircraft dynamics

Flight simulation

Propulsion modeling

Mathematical modeling

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

M.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Git

SVN

Linux

Windows

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Job description

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

You will model aerodynamics, propulsion, and motion, and ensure simulator performance aligns with aircraft data and requirements. The role requires strong knowledge of aerodynamics and aircraft dynamics, plus experience with C/C++ in Linux and Windows environments.