Flight Dynamics Engineer

Salary: $86,000 - 126,000 per year Requirements:

• Knowledge of aerodynamics, aircraft dynamics, aircraft performance, stability and control, propulsion, and other aeronautical principles used in flight simulation.
• Familiarity with mathematical and physics-based modeling of aircraft behavior.
• Understanding of software design, development, debugging, and testing as applied to real-time flight simulation.
• Academic or professional experience with C and/or C++.
• Academic or professional experience developing or running software in Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Ability to analyze engineering data, simulation outputs, and technical documentation to support model development and validation.
• Understanding of software configuration management and experience with a version control tool such as Git or SVN.
• Understanding of hardware/software interfaces and large-scale or integrated software systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues involving software, mathematical models, system interfaces, and simulator behavior.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments while meeting project schedules and technical requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, project-driven engineering environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficiency with common business software, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Experience developing, modifying, or validating flight dynamics or other physics-based simulation models is preferred.

• Develop, adapt, integrate, test, and maintain mathematical and physics-based aircraft models covering aerodynamics, propulsion, equations of motion, atmospheric effects, ground reaction, flight controls, automatic flight control systems, motion, vibration, and related simulation elements.
• Review aircraft performance, flight test, engineering, and other available source data to create, tune, and validate simulation models.
• Develop, execute, and assess Automatic Fidelity Tests and other verification and validation methods to measure simulator performance against aircraft data and applicable requirements.
• Prepare Qualification Test Guides for simulator validation in line with FAA Part 60, AC120-40B(C), or equivalent contract standards.
• Investigate mismatches between simulated and actual or expected aircraft performance and identify the needed model, software, or system corrections.
• Develop new software and enhance existing simulation code using C/C++ and other relevant scripting or programming languages in Linux and Windows environments.
• Support design reviews, engineering analyses, simulations, integration work, and component or system testing to ensure products meet technical, contractual, and customer expectations.
• Assist with hardware/software integration, including interfaces with control loading, motion, cockpit, and other simulator systems.
• Physically and logically troubleshoot and debug simulation systems, software, models, interfaces, and computer configurations.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to identify, resolve, and document technical issues throughout development, integration, and test activities.
• Recommend and implement improvements to simulator models, software design, engineering processes, test methods, and technical documentation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to models, software, testing, analysis, configuration, and system performance.
• Support simulator qualification, acceptance testing, customer evaluations, and other verification and validation activities as needed.
• Work with project teams and engineers from different disciplines to deliver new or updated simulator capabilities within technical, schedule, and contractual constraints.
• At the mid and senior levels, provide technical direction, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to less experienced engineers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Excel
• Git
• Hardware
• Support
• LESS
• Linux
• SharePoint
• SVN
• Windows

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For more than 40 years, we have provided high-quality flight training devices to the US Military, with a strong focus on aircrew and maintenance training systems. Our current programs include B-1 Training Systems, E-2D Training Systems, CH-53E Training Devices, IMOMS, and the Navigation, Seamanship, Shiphandling Trainer. We are a 100% employee-owned engineering and manufacturing company committed to supporting the nations warfighters. Our employee ownership culture shapes how we work: it drives accountability, collaboration, productivity, retention, and long-term success. We offer a flexible work environment, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and strong benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k). We value quality, service, and a supportive community where our employee-owners can grow their careers and contribute to meaningful mission-focused work.

last updated 35 week of 2026