JOB SUMMARY:

The Flight Dynamics Software Engineer is a highly motivated and self-driven team player that can perform in a dynamic prototyping environment. This role is responsible for design, development, integration, test, and documentation for software in flight simulator dynamic models on a wide range of aviation platforms.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and document flight simulator software for flight dynamics models.
• Create, maintain, conduct flight test data collection plans.
• Develop Qualification Test Guide tests and documentation to validate flight dynamics models.
• Participate in customer acceptance and regulatory qualification of flight simulator training devices.
• Stay current with flight simulation industry regulations (FAA, EASA, ICAO).
• Work closely with engineers of varying disciplines and aircraft subject matter experts to meet or exceed flight simulator training device requirements.
• Recommend, incorporate, and/or alter new and existing simulator designs and documentation.
• Participate in engineering design reviews.
• Perform hardware/software integration & testing on flight simulator training devices.
• Provide engineering staff with recommendations for software/hardware enhancements.
• Research and analyze data, such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Proven track record applying flight dynamics engineering theory/methodology within flight simulation industry preferred
• Strong background in rotary-wing flight dynamics and blade element theory preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of longitudinal and lateral-directional flight dynamics including aircraft performance, six degree of freedom forces/moments, stability/control derivatives
• Knowledge of aircraft systems, specifically propulsion, flight controls, and ground reaction forces
• Experience integrating/testing aircraft OEM aerodynamic models preferred
• Fixed-wing flight dynamics and flight simulation industry experience preferred
• Proficiency with C/C++, Python, Linux/Unix, and Shell scripting is a plus
• General piloting knowledge is a plus
• Flight testing experience is a plus
• Exceptional problem solving and troubleshooting skills
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