Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Job Description

The Motion and Controls Engineer, a member of the Flight Dynamics Group, is a highly motivated, self-driven team player responsible for the development, integration, testing, and documentation of motion and flight control simulations for flight training simulators across a wide range of fixed and rotary-wing commercial and military aircraft. This role requires a in aerodynamics, mechatronics, and servo design, as well as the ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic prototyping environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop aircraft test plans and support on-site data collection.
• Post-process aircraft test data and prepare simulator verification data roadmaps.
• Design simulator motion and control loading systems.
• Develop aircraft motion and flight control simulation math models and software to execute these models in real-time.
• Integrate simulation models with simulator hardware, computers, software, and other simulated systems.
• Prepare simulator qualification test guides and acceptance test procedures.
• Participate in domestic and international simulator acceptance and qualification events with customers, military organizations, and commercial regulatory agencies.
• Prepare math model reports and associated simulator documentation.
• Participate in system requirements, design, and test reviews.
• Collaborate with other multi-disciplined engineering groups to ensure that overall simulator performance and quality standards are achieved.
• Maintain currency with the latest domestic and international flight simulator regulations and technologies.
• Provide technical content for proposals and technical specifications.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience, preferably in developing/integrating flight dynamic models and creating Qualification Test Guides (QTGs) in the flight simulation industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Rigorous understanding of servo control and stability.
• In-depth understanding of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft flight control systems.
• Knowledge of motion, vibration, and buffet simulation methods.
• Proficiency with modern software systems, including C/C , Python, Linux, Git.

Additional Skills & Qualifications / NICE TO HAVE

• Preferred experience in designing 6DOF motion systems and/or control loading systems.
• Field experience with aircraft testing.
• Piloting knowledge of fixed-wing and/or rotary-wing aircraft.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Strategic innovator with critical thinking skills.
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a fast-paced, dynamic prototyping environment, requiring frequent collaboration with multi-disciplined engineering groups. Travel domestically and internationally may be required up to 25% of the time. The work environment includes exposure to modern software systems and technologies, emphasizing a professional and diplomatic demeanor.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lutz, FL.

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

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This is a fully onsite position in Lutz,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

About Actalent

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Salary : $95,000 - $125,000