Lead Flight Simulation Engineer FSTD, FSI & XR Training

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

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