Simulator Systems Software Engineer — Flight Simulation

Cessna Aircraft Company; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salaries with growth potential

Health benefits beginning day one

Tuition assistance and continuing education programs

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Flight training courses and bonuses

Job summary

A leading aviation firm is seeking a Software Engineer for Simulator Systems in Lutz, Florida. The role involves designing and developing flight simulator software, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing testing procedures. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with proficiency in C/C++ and Unix/Linux. They should have strong problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering high-quality software. The position offers a competitive salary, health benefits from day one, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of software engineering or relative experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and document flight simulator software ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to meet project requirements.
• Develop acceptance test procedures to validate functionality and performance of software.
• Perform hardware/software integration and testing on flight simulator training devices.

Skills

Proficiency in C/C++

Proficiency with Unix/Linux Operating Systems

Understanding of computer networking and protocols

Experience developing device drivers and interfacing with external APIs

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with Aviation terminology

Experience developing graphical user interfaces

Working knowledge of Qt, QML, GTK, GL Studio, OpenGL

Experience with VR, AR, MR

Working knowledge of Unreal Engine and 3D modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

2+ years of software engineering or relative experience

Job description

A leading aviation firm is seeking a Software Engineer for Simulator Systems in Lutz, Florida. The role involves designing and developing flight simulator software, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing testing procedures. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with proficiency in C/C++ and Unix/Linux. They should have strong problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering high-quality software. The position offers a competitive salary, health benefits from day one, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.