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FlightSafety International Inc

Engineer Product Support Software V

FlightSafety International Inc, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, us, 74013


About FlightSafety InternationalFlightSafety 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. FlightSafety 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.Purpose of Position

Provides the necessary hands-on software expertise to clear MACAR's, 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.Tasks and Responsibilities

Reviews simulator engineering specifications, malfunction documents, Auto flight system test requirements, Auto flight related test data, and aircraft wiring diagrams and schematics, plus all additional Autoflight related aircraft specific data.Designs and implements Auto flight simulation software and integrates the software with that of the other engineering disciplines such as flight, engines, systems, navigation, and visual systems.Integrates Auto flight software with control loading and motion software and hardware.Develop complete Auto flight system test program and prepare Auto flight system customer test plans.Prepares customer test guide for the Auto flight system per specifications.Performs standardized checkout procedures.Understand and develop full Flight Director and Autopilot models and control laws.Transforms engineering flow diagrams into high order computer language and working Auto flight system models.Conducts Auto flight system tests under supervision of an experienced Auto flight engineer.Use pictures-to-code tools to develop software models.Directs all aspects of Auto flight tests under the supervision of Lead Engineer or Group Leader.Work with other engineering departments to ensure the AutoFlight simulation meets all test requirements.Participates in on-site qualification process of simulator.Interface with customers to complete Auto flight system testing and correct any discrepancies in Auto flight system simulation.Present periodic informational reviews to the functional and project management.Works with other engineering departments, Program Managers and others to smoothly and efficiently effect an integrated total simulation.Perform general software troubleshooting and debugging.Perform simulator upgrades, modification, and or changes.Evaluate and clear MACAR's.Provide software configuration control and generate backups for the Host, IOS, DCLS, DMS, AIC Miscellaneous Systems and others as required.Evaluate hardware MACAR's and write ups and fix or repair as possible.Insure FVS receives copies of all MACAR's and provide insight and evaluations concerning those associated problems and write ups.Prepare and administer software classes and training for technicians at all regional sites.Coordinate hardware and software repairs, fixes, modification, updates, and changes with the Field Engineering Group as required.Perform software engineering and configuration management to insure continuity between: the training center and the customer, FVS and manufacturer.Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringMinimum Experience

Ten 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.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Languages: FORTRAN and C required; Assembler, C, C++ recommended. Operating Systems: Microsoft, UNIX required; OS32 recommended. Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.FlightSafety 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.

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