Flight Simulator Software Support Engineer I

CAE Simuflite; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Software Support Engineering Specialist I to support the design, modification, integration, maintenance, and qualification of software and hardware systems in flight training devices and simulation environments. The role involves independent work, workload estimation, and execution of design, testing, and integration activities for simulator projects.

The candidate will coordinate qualification activities, prepare regulatory documentation, and mentor junior staff while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or related technical discipline.
• Two-year technical degree 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 travel occasionally (less than 10%).

Responsibilities

• Perform software and/or hardware design activities using established engineering standards to support flight training device modification requirements.
• Install, verify, test, integrate, and document new or modified software and hardware designs.
• Assess software and hardware modification requirements to improve training realism and correct system discrepancies or anomalies.
• Convert technical requirements into workload estimates based on project scope, complexity, and resource needs.
• Perform scope analysis, design activities, implementation, testing, and final system integration for assigned projects.
• Support Technical Services personnel in troubleshooting and resolving complex simulator software and hardware issues.
• Design, develop, and document operational, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Install and maintain software and database updates related to navigational and Flight Management System (FMS) components.
• Coordinate initial and recurrent qualification activities and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage device evaluation reports and discrepancy status reports in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Develop, maintain, and present documentation required for regulatory evaluations, device modifications, and qualification activities.
• Track, support, and verify timely resolution of discrepancies identified during regulatory evaluations.
• Maintain Master Qualification Test Guides (MQTGs) and conduct periodic Qualification Test Guide (QTG) test runs.
• Coordinate and manage moderately sized technical projects.
• Provide leadership, coaching, guidance, and mentorship to entry-level and intermediate team members.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Aerospace

Two-year technical degree with relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

UNIX/Linux/Windows

FORTRAN/C/C++/Assembly

Job description

CAE is seeking a Software Support Engineering Specialist I to support the design, modification, integration, maintenance, and qualification of software and hardware systems in flight training devices and simulation environments. The role involves independent work, workload estimation, and execution of design, testing, and integration activities for simulator projects.

The candidate will coordinate qualification activities, prepare regulatory documentation, and mentor junior staff while ensuring