Flight Simulation Engineer

Embry-Riddle; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry‑Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus seeks a Flight Simulation Engineer to lead and support the maintenance of high-fidelity flight simulators and related XR and training devices. You will diagnose, repair, and update complex simulation systems, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with instructors and students, and the ability to manage projects across hardware, software, and network domains while contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’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.
• Minimum of three years of experience supporting Level D Full Flight Simulators with emphasis on legacy FSI systems with hydraulic loading and motion.
• Minimum of three years of experience supporting integrated Flight Simulation and Training Devices (FSTDs).
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered, including an associate degree with OEM-specific flight simulator experience.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and maintaining complex simulation, networking, avionics, computer, and software systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve flight simulation systems and associated network infrastructure.
• Diagnose hardware, software, avionics, visual, motion, and networking issues; perform repairs and modifications.
• Implement software updates and ensure FAA and university compliance for simulators.
• Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to staff and student workers.
• Support workforce development, recruitment, scheduling, and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related

Associate degree with OEM-specific flight simulator experience

Tools

Windows operating systems

TCP/IP networks

Job description

Job Description The 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 us

For 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor'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) required.
• Equivalent 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.

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Embry‑Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry‑Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry‑Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy.

Embry‑Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school‑administered programs or activities.

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