Software Sound Engineer

Purpose of Position

Responsible for developing sound/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.

• Create mixed reality software solutions to provide a realistic training environment that combines both a physical and virtual world.
• Work closely with and integrate 3rd party headsets and other VR/AR/MR hardware and expand our training device feature sets and product lines.
• The team is agile, test driven, and multi-disciplinary. The position incorporates all facets of software development from communication, requirement, research, design, development, testing, integration, peer review, documentation, maintenance, and end user support.

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.

2+ years of related experience in software engineering preferred.

• Design and test aircraft simulator sound software applications using C/C++
• Perform 1/3 octave and narrow-band analysis of aircraft recordings for implementation in the software applications.
• Create and maintain software and hardware documentation.
• Create and maintain 1/3 octave tests and perform tuning of the sound simulation to tolerances required by FAA/JAA.
• Provide on-site support of the simulator installation and certification efforts with virtual/augmented/mixed reality projects or technologies.
• Algorithm development and object oriented design
• Narrow band and 3rd octave signal analysis
• Embedded systems programming
• Audio systems experience
• Real time audio processing
• Tuning and integration
• Audio DSP
• Familiar with Audio Science input/output products or equivalent products
• Audio Science 2900
• Dante Audio Processor
• Lean/Agile software development

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.

Flight Safety 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.