Software Engineer, Senior

About Flight Safety International

Flight Safety 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. Flight Safety 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.

Responsible for developing software for simulator systems. Application areas include real time simulation; simulation of aircraft systems, navigation, aircraft dynamics; simulator interoperability; simulation software integration with OEM software; simulator software system design; computer systems and information security. Intermediate Level; continuing development level. Performs more varied and difficult aspects of the job; may need guidance on job duties; apply learning to recommend options to address unusual situations.

• Develops, supports, and maintains software components, interfaces, features, subsystems, and systems across the development cycle.
• Apply skills in requirements identification and analysis; software design and construction; software testing and verification; problem identification and resolution; maintenance and troubleshooting; user support and multi‑disciplinary team collaboration.
• Apply skills in interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams to create software models of physical systems.
• Uses disciplined software development methods, including construction techniques, test methodologies, configuration management, and software tools; uses and contributes to product and process management information systems and documentation.
• Mentors and assists other software engineers.
• Apply skills in document preparation to create customer test and internal/external user guides.
• Apply presentation skills to demonstrate the operation of systems to internal and/or external customers.
• Consults with other software and hardware engineers as part of a team. Communicates effectively between departments.
• Designs prototypes for new technologies, algorithms, structures, and processes. Conducts research and development.
• Supports computer system and hardware requirements, integration, and maintenance.
• Develop engineering tools
• Remains current on state-of-the-art technologies through technical papers, periodicals, and conferences.
• Travel, shift work, and special work hours may be required to accomplish some of the above tasks.
• Exhibits and practices professional and courteous behavior while interacting with both internal and external customers.
• Interacts within a cooperative environment through beneficial behavior, commitment to common goals, contribution to problem solving, communication of ideas and suggestions, and encouragement to other employees and departments.
• Accountable for the control and distribution of documents and/or equipment subject to export control restrictions or other applicable laws and regulations and the security of FSI materials, projects and business information regarding the methods and techniques used in the production and usage of FSI products.
• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks.
• Able to adhere to a work schedule including prompt and regular attendance. Willingness to work overtime as necessary.
• Adhere to accurate time recording of daily work activity.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• May be required to apply for and maintain a security clearance.

• 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,
• or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other applicable technical field preferred.