About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Research, design, implement and maintain the aural cueing (sound) systems required for the operation of a full flight simulator and other training devices.

• Design and test aircraft simulator sound software applications using C/C++.


• Reviews simulator engineering specifications, malfunction documents, flight test requirements, flight test and aircraft data.


• Perform 1/3 octave and narrow-band analysis of aircraft recordings for implementation in the software applications.


• Create and maintain 1/3 octave tests and perform tuning of the sound simulation to tolerances required by NSB (FAA/EASA/JAA, etc).


• Create and maintain software and hardware documentation.


• Provide on-site support of the simulator installation and certification efforts.


• Works with engineering colleagues, project engineers, and others to achieve a smoothly integrated system.


• 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.


• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Presents the simulator performance and handling characteristics to the customer and corrects deficiencies identified by the customer. This may include working at customer facilities.


• Anticpate travel of 25

Bachelor's degree in engineering Preferably Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

0-2 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• C/C++ programming skills required.
• Must be able to develop and implement new software designs using Microsoft Visual Studio or similar development environment.
• Previous experience in flight simulation software and/or the use of audio rendering software such as Microsoft DirectSound is a plus but is not required for new applicants
• Basic AC and DC Electronics, Analog and Digital Circuit theory

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address.  FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.