Flight Simulator Engineer

Position Overview

Fidelity Technologies Corporation seeks a Flight Simulator Engineer for its various Department of Defense programs. The role requires both practical and theoretical expertise in simulated environments—including proficiency in analog/digital techniques, computer systems, data storage devices, software language manipulation, hardware troubleshooting, and trainer enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, document, and install training equipment including parts or complete pieces of equipment.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of trainers and systems.
• Install design modifications from approved simulator engineering releases and rectify simulator discrepancies.
• Develop and install lesson plans as assigned.
• Design relevant hardware and software as assigned.
• Participate in developing new or modified equipment design specifications with vendors and Company personnel.
• Perform modifications to maintain equipment operating requirements.
• Implement engineering change orders and bulletins to advise flight training staff on training equipment operation.
• Conduct operational checks and preventative maintenance in compliance with Company procedures and vendor requirements.
• Evaluate simulator flight functions and assist with system evaluation, testing, and software programming in line with vendor and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain operating requirements and regulatory compliance of flight simulators and associated components.
• Perform maintenance on miscellaneous audio and visual equipment when assigned.
• Monitor the performance of flight simulator systems.
• Research and evaluate vendor sources and parts for equipment maintenance and repair.
• Take corrective action to minimize equipment downtime and maximize uptime.
• Maintain relevant stock, manuals, and documentation systems.
• Instruct and train employees on training equipment operations and procedures.
• Lead personnel in the modification, assembly, and maintenance of flight simulator equipment.
• Collaborate with flight/in-flight crews, maintenance personnel, vendors, and instructors.
• Generate and update technical documentation (e.g., instruction manuals, wire lists, schematic and mechanical drawings).
• Physical Capability Requirement: Must be able to enter all areas of a full motion simulator—including climbing/descending steep passageways, working in tight spaces or stooping, carrying heavy equipment or tools, and accessing maintenance areas using stairs or ladders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, electronics, electrical engineering or a related field—or equivalent experience.
• Two years’ experience in simulator technology preferred.
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of mainframe, mini, and personal computers.
• Knowledge of programming languages Fortran, C, and C++ is highly desirable.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Some travel required; remote work may be considered.

Equal Opportunity: Fidelity Technologies Corporation is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.