Flight Simulator Software Engineer I

CAE Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Software Support Engineering Specialist I to support design, modification, integration, and qualification of software/hardware for flight training devices. You will work independently, translating requirements into workload estimates and executing design, testing, and integration tasks.

The role involves troubleshooting complex simulator issues, developing procedures, and coordinating regulatory evaluations. Some travel (<10%) may be required in this dynamic, safety‑critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or a related technical discipline.
• OR a two-year technical degree combined with equivalent relevant experience.
• 1–3 years of experience coordinating projects and managing technical work activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of UNIX, Linux, and/or Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Working knowledge of FORTRAN, C/C++, and/or Assembly programming languages.
• Ability to perform software and hardware technical activities with minimal supervision.
• Effective written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Travel occasionally (less than 10%).

Responsibilities

• Perform software and/or hardware design activities to support flight training device modification requirements.
• Install, verify, test, integrate, and document new or modified software and hardware designs.
• Assess modification requirements to improve training realism and resolve discrepancies.
• Convert technical requirements into workload estimates based on project scope and resources.
• Perform scope analysis, design, implementation, testing, and final system integration.
• Support Technical Services in troubleshooting simulator software/hardware issues.
• Develop and document maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Coordinate and manage qualification activities to regulatory standards.
• Prepare, maintain, and present regulatory evaluation documentation.
• Manage evaluation reports and discrepancy status reports per standards.
• Maintain and execute MQTG test runs and updates.
• Coordinate moderately sized technical projects and provide mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

C/C++

UNIX/Linux

MS Office

Communication

Project coordination

Windows

FORTRAN

Assembly

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Aerospace or related

Two-year technical degree with related experience

Tools

None

Job description

CAE is seeking a Software Support Engineering Specialist I to support design, modification, integration, and qualification of software/hardware for flight training devices. You will work independently, translating requirements into workload estimates and executing design, testing, and integration tasks.

The role involves troubleshooting complex simulator issues, developing procedures, and coordinating regulatory evaluations. Some travel (<10%) may be required in this dynamic, safety‑critical environment.