About FlightSafety International
FlightSafety 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
FlightSafety is a global leader in developing and delivering high-fidelity flight simulation and training systems for both commercial and military aviation. We design advanced simulators and integrated training environments that help pilots and crews train safely, effectively, and efficiently. Our engineering teams work at the intersection of aerospace, software, and systems innovation to push the boundaries of realism, fidelity, and performance.
The Visual System Engineer is responsible for defining how the visual subsystem is structured and how its components interact. This is done by translating customer and simulator requirements into visual-system requirements, specifications, and architecture and then selecting/configuring GPUs, image generators, display systems, networks, and related infrastructure. The Visual System Engineer also works with Program Management and to review RFIs, RFPs, SOWs, Compliance Matrices, etc. and provide input to support the proposal effort.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The Visual System Engineer performs the following:
- Review RFIs, RFPs, SOWs, Compliance Matrices, etc. and provide input to support the proposal effort.
- Perform and document pre-mod inspections.
- Support internal SRR, PDR, CDR meetings.
- Generate SRR, PDR, CDR slides and support reviews with external Customers.
- Create BOM, Cabinet Layout, System Integration Drawings (SID), and review/approve technical data package.
- Generate/Update ATPs.
- Support Production builds and installation efforts.
- Support and participate in Customer Acceptance and DR clearance events
- Support program meetings with PMO
Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum Experience
- 5+ years of experience in requirements engineering or systems engineering, ideally within the aerospace or flight simulation industry.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong understanding of project engineering principles including requirements management, lifecycle management, configuration management, change management, and risk assessment.
- Proven ability to analyze, write, and validate complex technical requirements across multiple domains.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and facilitate customer or internal design reviews.
- Knowledge in project engineering, preferably in the aerospace, defense, or simulation industries.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently or on a team without constant direct supervision.
- Ability to exercise good judgement and to assume responsibility for accuracy and completeness of work.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if needed on the project assigned)
Preferred:
- Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, Enterprise Architect, or similar.
- Knowledge of aircraft systems and aviation
- Experience with flight simulation standards (e.g., FAA Part 60, ICAO, or military simulation standards)
- Familiarity with DOORS, Jama, Jira, Git, or other configuration and requirements management tools
- Knowledge of software and hardware integration processes in real-time
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or 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 area 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 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.
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