Engineer Product Support Software IV

About the 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and clear MACAR's, fix or repair as possible
• Reviews simulator engineering specifications, malfunction documents, test requirements, related test data, and aircraft wiring diagrams and schematics, plus all additional related aircraft specific data.
• Designs and implements simulation software across all disciplines such as flight, engines, systems, navigation, and visual systems.
• Repairs software for control loading and motion software and hardware.
• Run and repair quality test guides across all aircraft and simulation systems.
• Performs standardized checkout procedures.
• Transforms engineering flow diagrams into high order computer language and working system models.
• Work with other engineering departments to ensure the simulation meets all test requirements.
• Interface with customers to complete quality testing and correct any discrepancies in simulation.
• Works with other engineering departments, Program Managers and others to smoothly and efficiently effect an integrated total simulation.
• Perform general software troubleshooting and debugging.
• Occasionally perform simulator upgrades, modification, and or changes.
• Provide software configuration control and generate backups for the Host, IOS, DCLS, DMS, AIC Miscellaneous Systems and others as required.
• Coordinate hardware and software repairs, fixes, modification, updates, and changes with the Production Engineering Group as required.
• Perform software engineering and configuration management to ensure continuity between the training center and the customer, FVS and manufacturer.
• 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 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.
• Accountable for the control and distribution of documents and/or equipment subject to export control restrictions and the security of FSI materials, projects and business information regarding the methods and techniques used in the production and usage of FSI products.
• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks.
• Able to adhere to a work schedule including prompt and regular attendance.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Computer Engineering, Aeronautical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years' related experience preferable in simulation; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Languages: C++ and FORTRAN required. Assembler, C, recommended.
• Operating Systems: Microsoft, UNIX required; OS32 preferred.
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and 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 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.
• Able to fly simulator including takeoffs, landings, basic navigation skills and various flight maneuvers.
• Valid Driver's License, where applicable.
• Valid current or able to acquire a Passport.