Flight Simulation Engineer

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tuition coverage

Retirement plan contributions

Personal leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Flight Simulation Engineer to maintain and improve FSTD, AATD, ITD, and XR training devices, ensuring high-fidelity simulation for pilot training and research. The role emphasizes installation, operation, troubleshooting, software updates, and regulatory compliance with FAA standards, plus mentoring staff and coordinating with vendors and faculty.

Experience with Level D simulators and legacy FSI systems is required; strong leadership and collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering technology or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience supporting Level D Full Flight Simulators with hydraulic loading and motion.
• Experience with integrated Flight Simulation and Training Devices (FSTDs).
• Knowledge of networks, TCP/IP, Windows OS, and simulator maintenance practices.
• Ability to mentor and train staff and coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade flight simulation systems.
• Diagnose hardware, software, avionics, visual, motion, and networking issues.
• Ensure FAA regulatory compliance and S-QMS adherence.
• Support DIS network, simulator acquisition, relocation, and integration projects.
• Provide leadership and training to staff and students.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Troubleshooting

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

Associate degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

FSI legacy systems

Job description

Job DescriptionThe Flight Simulation Engineer provides engineering expertise, leadership, and technical support to maintain the performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance of Embry-Riddle’s Flight Simulation and Training Device (FSTD), Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD), Immersive Training Device (ITD), and Extended Reality (XR) training and research fleet located at the Daytona Beach Campus. The position plays a critical role in ensuring high-fidelity simulation environments that support pilot training, academic instruction, and research initiatives. Qualified candidates must have documented experience supporting Level D Full Flight Simulators with strong emphasis on legacy Flight Safety International (FSI) systems equipped with hydraulic control loading and motion.The Flight Simulation Engineer oversees the installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of flight simulation systems and associated network infrastructure. This includes diagnosing hardware, software, avionics, visual, motion, and networking issues; performing repairs and modifications; implementing software updates; and ensuring simulator compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements and university operational standards. The engineer also supports the Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) network and contributes to simulator acquisition, relocation, and integration projects. In addition to technical responsibilities, the Flight Simulation Engineer provides mentoring, training, tasking, and technical guidance to full-time, part-time, and student technical staff. The position assists with workforce development, recruitment, scheduling, performance support, and knowledge transfer to ensure a highly skilled simulation support team. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills while working with faculty, flight instructors, students, regulatory agencies, vendors, and university stakeholders.The Flight Simulation Engineer also contributes to Embry-Riddle's FAA-approved Simulator Quality Management System (S-QMS), supports revision control of simulator software and scenery databases, manages network infrastructure improvements, evaluates emerging simulation technologies, and develops tools and utilities that enhance fleet performance, reliability, and operational effectiveness. The position requires a commitment to safety, innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement in support of the university's flight training mission.About usFor over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Information Technology, Software Engineering Technology, Network Systems Technology, Avionics Technology, or a closely related field required.Minimum of three years of experience supporting Level D Full Flight Simulators with strong emphasis on legacy Flight Safety International (FSI) systems equipped with hydraulic control loading and motion.Minimum of three years of experience supporting integrated Flight Simulation and Training Devices (FSTDs) requiredEquivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered, including an associate degree in a related technical discipline combined with significant OEM-specific flight simulator technical support experience.Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and maintaining complex simulation, networking, avionics, computer, and software systems.Knowledge of network infrastructure, TCP/IP environments, client/server systems, Windows operating systems, and associated technologies.Experience with simulator maintenance, calibration, testing, configuration management, and regulatory compliance preferred.Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, train, and support technical personnel in a collaborative environment.Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills.Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, vendors, and regulatory agencies.Private Pilot Certificate and/or General Radiotelephone Operator License preferred.To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R312260. 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