Flight Simulator & DT&E Computer Scientist

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Air Force Test Center seeks a Full-Time Computer Scientist (NH-1550-03) to develop aircraft flight simulators at Nellis AFB. The role involves modeling and simulation systems, SILs, and HITL facilities with software including navigation, targeting, flight controls, and sensor integration.

Responsibilities include developing/operating simulators, reporting test results, and documenting algorithms and procedures. Requires TS/SCI potential, ABET CS degree, and DAU Level II qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; ABET accreditation preferred.
• Security clearance: Top Secret (SCI possible) and required program experience.
• Experience programming in multiple languages and integrating models for simulation environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as 412 EWG project engineer for developing aircraft flight simulators.
• Conduct and report simulator tests on dynamic/static stability, performance, and flight control.
• Prepare technical docs describing mechanization techniques, algorithms, and test results.

Skills

C

C++

Golang

Lua

TCP/IP

Linux kernel

Kernel drivers

Parallel algorithms

Education

ABET-accredited CS degree

Tools

Linux

Job description

Air Force Test Center seeks a Full-Time Computer Scientist (NH-1550-03) to develop aircraft flight simulators at Nellis AFB. The role involves modeling and simulation systems, SILs, and HITL facilities with software including navigation, targeting, flight controls, and sensor integration.

Responsibilities include developing/operating simulators, reporting test results, and documenting algorithms and procedures. Requires TS/SCI potential, ABET CS degree, and DAU Level II qualifications.