Flight Dynamics System Engineer

THE COMPANY

For over 40 years Aero Simulation Inc. (ASI) has provided quality flight training devices to the US Military. ASI has successfully built numerous training systems with a primary focus on aircrew and maintenance training systems. Our current programs include but are not limited to the B-1 Training Systems (Air Force) E-2D Training Systems (Navy) CH-53E Training Devices (USMC) IMOMS (Coast Guard) Navigation Seamanship Shiphandling Trainer NSST (Navy). To learn more about ASI visit Programs- Aero Simulation Inc.

ASI is a 100% employee-owned engineering and manufacturing company committed to supporting the nations warfighters. Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making motivates our teams increases our productivity improves retention and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other and we have fun collaborating sharing experience and expertise and learning along the way. We strive to deliver exceptional quality elevate client relationships and enrich the careers and lives of our employee-owners. As Employee-Owners we are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the company.

In addition to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) we offer a flexible work environment generous paid time off professional development opportunities industry competitive compensation and superior benefits to include medical dental 401k and more!

ASI is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality service and to fostering a community of support for each and every member of the team. To learn more about this opportunity keep reading!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Flight Dynamics Engineer develops integrates tests and validates physics-based aircraft models to ensure simulator performance accurately represents the actual aircraft. This includes modeling and evaluating aerodynamics propulsion equations of motion atmospheric effects ground reaction flight controls and other systems that influence aircraft behavior and performance. It can also include the engineer generating theoretical data through means of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) wind tunnel analysis or equation driven modeling In lieu of aircraft data.

The Flight Dynamics Engineer analyzes aircraft performance and engineering data investigates differences between simulated and actual aircraft behavior and develops or modifies software models to achieve required simulator fidelity. This position also develops and executes Automatic Fidelity Tests (AFTs) to satisfy Qualification Test Guides (QTGs) and other verification and validation methods to demonstrate simulator performance against aircraft data system requirements and customer expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop modify integrate test and maintain mathematical and physics-based models of aircraft behavior including aerodynamics propulsion equations of motion atmospheric effects ground reaction flight controls automatic flight control systems motion vibration and related simulation systems.
• Analyze aircraft performance flight test engineering and other available source data to develop tune and validate simulation models.
• Develop execute and analyze Automatic Fidelity Tests (AFTs) and other verification and validation methods to assess simulator performance against aircraft data and applicable requirements.
• Develop Qualification Test Guides (QTGs) for simulator validation in accordance with FAA Part 60 AC120-40B(C) or contract equivalent variants.
• Investigate discrepancies between simulated and actual or expected aircraft performance and determine appropriate model software or system corrections.
• Develop new and modify existing simulation software using C/C and other applicable programming or scripting languages in Linux and Windows environments.
• Support design reviews engineering analyses simulations integration activities and component/system testing to ensure products meet technical contractual and customer requirements.
• Support 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 from multiple disciplines to identify troubleshoot and resolve technical issues throughout the software development integration and testing process.
• Recommend and incorporate improvements to simulator models software designs engineering processes test methodologies and technical documentation.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation associated with models software testing analysis configuration and system performance.
• Support simulator qualification acceptance testing customer evaluations and other verification and validation activities as applicable.
• Work with project teams and engineers of varying disciplines to successfully deliver new or modified simulator capabilities within established technical schedule and contractual requirements.
• At the Mid and Senior levels provide technical guidance mentoring and knowledge transfer to less experienced engineers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. Mid- and Senior-level employees may provide technical guidance mentoring and knowledge transfer to less experienced engineers.

LEVEL EXPECTATIONS

Entry Level 0 to 3 Years

• Apply foundational knowledge of aerodynamics aircraft dynamics stability and control propulsion and related engineering principles to flight simulation applications.
• Develop modify test and troubleshoot simulation models and software under appropriate technical guidance.
• Analyze engineering data and simulation results to identify discrepancies and support model development and validation.
• Participate in software development integration testing and technical documentation activities.
• Develop technical knowledge of simulator architecture aircraft systems fidelity requirements and ASI engineering processes.

Academic projects internships research laboratory experience and other relevant technical experience may be considered when evaluating Entry-level candidates.

Mid-Level 3 to 7 Years

• Independently develop modify integrate and validate flight dynamics models and associated simulation software.
• Analyze complex aircraft performance and simulation data to identify and resolve model or system discrepancies.
• Develop and execute fidelity testing and evaluate results against established requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex software modeling integration and simulator performance issues.
• Support technical reviews integration activities customer testing and simulator qualification or acceptance activities.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to less experienced engineers.

Senior Level 7 Years

• Lead complex flight dynamics modeling integration verification and validation efforts.
• Provide technical direction for the development modification and validation of aircraft models and associated simulation software.
• Analyze and resolve complex aircraft performance fidelity integration and simulator system issues.
• Evaluate technical approaches and recommend improvements to models software architecture testing methodologies and engineering processes.
• Serve as a technical resource during design reviews customer evaluations simulator qualification acceptance testing and other major program activities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and support the development of organizational flight simulation expertise.
• Support technical planning risk identification estimation and execution of flight dynamics activities across assigned projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and experience should be commensurate with the level of the position.

• Knowledge of aerodynamics aircraft dynamics aircraft performance stability and control propulsion and other aeronautical principles applicable to flight simulation.
• Knowledge of mathematical and physics-based modeling of aircraft behavior.
• Knowledge of software design development debugging and testing principles as applied to real-time flight simulation.
• Academic or professional experience with C and/or C.
• Academic or professional experience developing or executing software in Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Ability to analyze engineering data simulation results and technical documentation to support model development and validation.
• Understanding of software configuration management and experience with a version control system 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 effectively 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 project-oriented fast-paced engineering environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficiency with common business software including Microsoft Word Outlook PowerPoint Excel and SharePoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing modifying or validating flight dynamics or other physics-based simulation models.
• Experience with six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) equations of motion aircraft stability and control aerodynamic coefficients and derivatives aircraft performance propulsion modeling atmospheric modeling or flight control systems.
• Experience analyzing flight test data aircraft performance data engineering data or other aircraft source data.
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) or wind tunnel software tools.
• Experience developing or executing Automatic Fidelity Tests (AFTs) or similar simulator verification and validation testing.
• Experience with MATLAB Simulink Python or similar engineering analysis and modeling tools.
• Experience with Ada or other programming languages used in real-time or simulation environments.
• Knowledge of flight simulator fidelity verification validation qualification or acceptance processes.
• Experience with control loading motion systems or other flight simulator hardware/software interfaces.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or SysML experience.
• Experience working with military aircraft Department of Defense programs or flight simulation and training systems.
• Pilot certificate flight experience or other practical aviation experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of aeronautical principles and how they apply to flight simulation.
• Ability to design code and test software pertaining to flight simulation.
• Ability to develop and modify physics-based models of aircraft behavior.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to adapt communication style and messaging to different audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously ensuring stakeholder expectations are managed appropriately.
• Ability to work in a project-oriented fast paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently as necessary and be a self-starter who will attack designs and resolve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work with project teams to successfully deliver new or modified functionalities.
• Understanding of configuration management systems hardware interfaces and large-scale software development.
• Keen attention to detail to deliver solutions that meet business requirements and are operationally supportable.
• MBSE experience preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline with relevant coursework or experience in aerodynamics flight dynamics aircraft performance controls or flight simulation required.
• Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Additional education or coursework in Software Engineering Computer Science Applied Mathematics Controls or a related technical field preferred.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship Required: As a federal contractor supporting the U.S. warfighter it is required that all employees in this role be United States citizens in compliance with government contract and security requirements.
• Background Check: Must be able to successfully pass an initial background screening.
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information as required by the position.
• Work Schedule Flexibility: Occasional overtime and alternate shifts may be required to meet customer schedules critical deadlines or program milestones.
• Travel Requirements: Must be able and willing to travel domestically and on occasion internationally to customer sites partner locations or project meetings in support of contract objectives.
• Drug-Free Workplace: ASI maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants and employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with company policy.
• Employment Contingency: All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of all background checks security clearance requirements and drug-screening results.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate must be able to work in small confined spaces (simulator cockpits)
• Typically employees sit comfortably to do their work interspersed by brief periods of standing walking bending carrying papers and books and extensive periods requiring the use of computer terminals to accomplish work objectives.
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location department or line of business.
• Must be able to travel via car and airplane.
• Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in an office environment consisting of offices and cubicles with low to moderate noise and bright or dim lighting. The work is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures. The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as external customers.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications that are required of the employee for the job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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ADA Policy

It is the policy of ASI to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its Amendments. ASI will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms privileges or conditions of employment because of a persons physical or mental disability. ASI also will make reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with handicaps disabilities provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made are not an undue hardship for ASI.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ASI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting retaining and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity domestic/civil partnership or marital status national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive for everyone to be valued connected and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

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Pay Transparency Policy Statement

ASI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.