Senior Flight Simulation Software Engineer

FlightSafety International; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International, a leading aviation training company, seeks a software engineer to develop and maintain AFCS, ADS, and FBW simulations. You will create and integrate models, write control laws, and transform engineering data into working software within a lab and customer environments.

The role involves collaborating with multiple engineering groups, applying disciplined software development methods, and supporting on-site simulator testing and customer demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent; aerospace focus preferred.
• Experience with FORTRAN, UNIX, C++, and MATLAB.
• Knowledge of Windows, UNIX, Linux, and Concurrent operating systems.
• Experience with scripting languages.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering data, drawings, and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a passport.

Responsibilities

• Review AFCS, ADS, and FBW requirements, simulations, and aircraft data.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain AFCS, ADS, and FBW simulation software.
• Develop control laws for Flight Director/Autopilot and auto flight functions.
• Develop Air Data System and Fly-By-Wire models.
• Transform diagrams into high-order simulation models and code.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to meet test and qualification requirements.
• Travel, shift work, or customer site support may be required.

Skills

Engineering data interpretation

Driver's license

Ability to obtain passport

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Aeronautical, Electrical) or equivalent

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)

Tools

C++

FORTRAN

MATLAB

UNIX

Linux

Windows

Scripting languages

Job description

FlightSafety International, a leading aviation training company, seeks a software engineer to develop and maintain AFCS, ADS, and FBW simulations. You will create and integrate models, write control laws, and transform engineering data into working software within a lab and customer environments.

The role involves collaborating with multiple engineering groups, applying disciplined software development methods, and supporting on-site simulator testing and customer demonstrations.