Software Engineer

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.

Provides the necessary hands‑on software expertise to clear MACARs, simulator write‑ups, perform modifications and upgrades, and other software related configuration efforts for all sites in the assigned region. Resides in one of the predesignated regional locations. Performs without assistance; recognized as a resource to others: able to translate complex nuances to others; able to improve processes; focus on broad issues. Trains other teammates as required.

• Responsible for the administration and maintenance of various operating systems across multiple platforms, to include sensitive military systems and networks.
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining the software file structure for each project.
• Responsible for configuration management of the simulator software including setting up and maintaining the source control systems and performing software builds, packaging, and installation.
• Supports the installation and implementation of device drivers for interfacing with hardware.
• Responsible for supporting mathematical support library, systems utilities and debug packages under the direction of a more senior engineer.
• Evaluates hardware and software to be installed on production and development computer systems under direction of a more senior engineer.
• Perform cybersecurity hardening measures and apply risk mitigation (patching and STIGs).
• Analyzes and reports patching status of OS and applications and work directly with applicable teams for remediation.
• Maintain consistency and quality of simulation software packages and its implementation on production and development computer systems.
• Support software developers and applications engineers in the programming and debugging of simulation software.
• Assist with documenting Policies and Procedures to be used by training center technicians and simulation software developers.
• Assist with documentation related to in‑house and on‑site software/hardware training classes which train employees and site technicians in up‑to‑date simulation environment, procedures, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Works with fellow software engineers, hardware engineers and management to affect a smoothly integrated system.
• Reviews and utilizes the OS and simulation software logs to support and inform co‑workers.
• Travel, shift work, and special work hours may be required to accomplish some of the above tasks.
• Exhibit and practice professional and courteous behavior while interacting with both internal and external customers.
• Interact 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.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity or other applicable technical field; and two years related experience preferably in simulation; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum of six years related experience preferably in simulation; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and expertise for this level usually results from internal progressive experience.
• However, selection for this position is based on the demonstrated ability of the person to successfully fulfill the requirements listed.

• Languages:
  
  FORTRAN and C required. Assembler, C, C++ recommended.
• Operating Systems:
  Microsoft, UNIX required; OS32 recommended.
• Microsoft Office:
  Word, Excel and…