Flight Simulator Hardware Engineer – Motion Platforms

PDS Defense, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Select paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Flight Simulator Hardware Engineer to design and develop hardware for power/control systems, motion platforms, and avionics interfaces in Orlando, FL.

You will lead hardware engineering efforts and coordinate with procurement, production planning, and manufacturing to ensure timely design completion. Responsibilities include integration with HVAC and electrical infrastructure, plus driving innovative solutions aligned with program objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in developing flight simulation hardware solutions on programs.
• Active development of new mechanical design engineering principles and full demonstrated knowledge of industry practices.
• Issuing formal design checking approvals or non-conformance reports through the PLM tool.
• Developing and generating CREO layouts and detailed drawings for ICDs, components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and integration test articles.
• Developing and generating HW architectural layouts for system and lower-level interfaces between systems and subsystems.
• Deriving Hardware and sub tier requirements from customer requirements.
• Building BOMs, creating parts, assemblies, and design documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to support cross-functional teams through major technical reviews throughout the acquisition lifecycle (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Experience applying Hardware Engineering processes in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete hardware design and development activities for power and control systems, motion platform integration, visual display systems, avionics interfaces, and ancillary equipment.
• Manage end to end integration of the new simulator hardware with the existing building infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical distribution, grounding, and fire and smoke monitoring systems.
• Lead other Hardware Engineers that synchronizes engineering, procurement, production planning, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure design is completed as scheduled. Develop innovative solutions to a range of complex problems that are consistent with the program objectives.

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Systems engineering

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

Windchill

Creo

Catia

Zuken

Cameo

Job description

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Flight Simulator Hardware Engineer to design and develop hardware for power/control systems, motion platforms, and avionics interfaces in Orlando, FL.

You will lead hardware engineering efforts and coordinate with procurement, production planning, and manufacturing to ensure timely design completion. Responsibilities include integration with HVAC and electrical infrastructure, plus driving innovative solutions aligned with program objectives.