Controls and Motion Engineer - TRU Simulation
Textron AviationAbout the role
Job Number:
339606)Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Motion and Controls Engineer, a member of the Flight Dynamics Group, is a highly motivated, self-driven team player responsible for the development, integration, testing, and documentation of motion and flight control simulations for flight training simulators across a wide range of fixed and rotary-wing commercial and military aircraft. This role requires a background in aerodynamics, mechatronics, and servo design, as well as the ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic prototyping environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Development of aircraft test plans and on-site data collection support.
· Post processing of aircraft test data and preparation of simulator verification data roadmaps.
· Design of simulator motion and control loading systems.
· Development of aircraft motion and flight control simulation math models, and software to execute these models in real-time.
· Integration of simulation models with simulator hardware, computers, software, and other simulated systems.
· Preparation of simulator qualification test guides and acceptance test procedures.
· Participation in domestic and international simulator acceptance and qualification events with customers, military organizations, and commercial regulatory agencies.
· Preparation of math model reports and associated simulator documentation.
· Participation in system requirements, design, and test reviews.
· Collaboration with other multi-disciplined engineering groups to ensure that overall simulator performance and quality standards are achieved.
· Maintain currency with the latest domestic and international flight simulator regulations and technologies.
· Provide technical content for proposals and technical specifications.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor’s degree required in Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field.
· Minimum 5 years of experience required, preferably in developing/integrating flight dynamic models and creating Qualification T
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