Software Engineer

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the worlds 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 worlds 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 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

Tasks and Responsibilities

• 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 cybsersecurtiy 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 trouble shooting.
• 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.

Minimum Education

Bachelors 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

Minimum Experience

• Bachelors 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.

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.
• Fluency in English through both verbal and written communications; Able to read analyze and interpret general business documents technical procedures or governmental regulations; Able to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals;
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients and customers.
• Able to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents logarithms quadratic equations and permutations; Able to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution determination of test reliability and validity analysis of variance correlation techniques sampling theory and factor analysis.
• Able to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; Able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Valid Drivers License where applicable.
• Valid Current or able to acquire a Passport.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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. 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.

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 Treasurys 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 applicants 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.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @ email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.

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