Senior Flight Simulation Program Lead

FlightSafety International; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International, a world leader in aviation training and flight simulation, seeks a Lead Project Engineer to plan, manage, and deliver complex military flight simulation programs. You will bridge engineering management and execution, coordinating across software, mechanical, electrical, and visual systems with military customers and prime contractors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 5+ years in aerospace/defense, including at least 2 years in leadership, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Systems) or related field.
• 5+ years engineering experience in aerospace/defense/simulation; at least 2 years in leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams through full dev lifecycle.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira) and metrics tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of complex military flight simulation projects from concept to delivery.
• Serve as primary technical interface for internal teams, external customers, and prime contractors.
• Assist Program Manager with technical plans, schedules, budgets, and support strategies.
• Coordinate day-to-day technical efforts across software, mechanical, electrical, visuals, and technicians.
• Track progress and milestones; report status to stakeholders.
• Identify risks; implement mitigation and manage Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Drive master integration schedule from hardware fabrication to testing and qualification.
• Ensure designs meet customer specs, military standards, and internal QA requirements.
• Provide hands-on problem resolution during integration and testing phases.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Jama

DOORS

Job description

FlightSafety International, a world leader in aviation training and flight simulation, seeks a Lead Project Engineer to plan, manage, and deliver complex military flight simulation programs. You will bridge engineering management and execution, coordinating across software, mechanical, electrical, and visual systems with military customers and prime contractors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 5+ years in aerospace/defense, including at least 2 years in leadership, with strong