Textron - Lutz, FL
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Lutz, FL
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
About the position
The Aircraft Systems Software Engineer at TRU Simulation Training, Inc. is responsible for developing, implementing, testing, and resolving discrepancies in physics-based aircraft system and avionic models for flight simulators. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a strong understanding of software design methodologies, ensuring that the models accurately reflect real aircraft functionality.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, integrate, test, and document flight simulator software ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with cross functional engineers to meet project requirements
- Develop acceptance test procedures to validate the functionality and performance of software models
- Recommend, incorporate, and/or alter new and existing simulator designs and documentation
- Participate in engineering design reviews
- Perform hardware/software integration and testing on flight simulator training devices ensuring seamless operation and interaction with other simulator components
- Provide engineering staff with recommendations for software/hardware enhancements by staying updated with the latest advancements in aircraft systems, avionics technology, and simulation methodologies
- Research and analyze data, such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Computer, Software, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 2 years of software engineering or relevant experience
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and Python with experience developing physics-based models
- Proficiency with Unix/Linux Operating Systems
- Strong understanding of aircraft systems and avionics principles
- Familiarity with aviation terminology and/or flight simulation experience
- Knowledge of software development methodologies, version control systems, and software testing practices
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex software systems
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality software products in a dynamic environment
- Ability to travel for up to 25% annually
Benefits
- Competitive starting salaries with growth potential
- Health benefits beginning day one
- Tuition assistance and continuing education programs
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance (terms and conditions apply)
- Flight training courses and bonuses (terms and conditions apply)
- $5,000 sign-on bonus (pre-tax)
