Software Engineer

FlightSafety International; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation training company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain tools for simulation environments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and over 2 years of experience. Key responsibilities include developing plugins for tools like Autodesk 3ds Max and optimizing software using C++ and C#. Applicants should be proficient in C++, and familiarity with scripting languages is a plus. The position is based in Hazelwood, Missouri and involves modern work environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field; 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining software tools and plugins.
• Experience with geometry processing and spatial transformations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain plugins for various tools.
• Build and optimize tools using C++ and C#.
• Integrate tools using scripting languages.

Skills

Strong proficiency in C++

Experience with C#

Solid understanding of linear algebra

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Autodesk 3ds Max

ArcGIS Pro

Perforce

Python

Perl

XML

JSON

Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full‑flight simulators and award‑winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

We are seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain tools and plugins that support the creation and management of the data and content that make up the simulation environment. This role works closely with the modeling team to streamline workflow across 3D modeling, GIS, and asset management systems.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain plugins for tools such as Autodesk 3ds Max, ArcGIS Pro, MACE.
• Build and optimize tools and plugins using C++ and C#.
• Develop and maintain software that performs geometry processing and spatial transformations.
• Integrate tools using Python, Perl, XML, and JSON.
• Develop tools that interact with Perforce to manage, organize, and release simulation environment data. Collaborate with modeling and simulation teams.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other applicable technical field; and two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Experience

2+ years of related experience in software engineering preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong proficiency in C++.
• Experience with C#.
• Solid understanding of linear algebra (vectors, matrices, transformations). They don’t need advanced math, but they must be comfortable using vectors, matrices, and coordinate transformations in code.

Would be a plus:

• Experience with 3D modeling tools or GIS software.
• Familiarity with simulation or graphics pipelines.
• Scripting experience (Python, Perl).
• Experience with structure data formats (XML, JSON).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will be regularly required to sit, demonstrate dexterity to handle or feel, speak, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export‑controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a U.S. Person under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A U.S. Person includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third‑party email providers.