Lead Project Engineer

FlightSafety International • Broken Arrow, OK

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About The Position

The Lead Project Engineer serves as the technical lead for assigned flight simulation programs, overseeing planning, execution, integration, and delivery of complex engineering projects. The role interfaces with engineering disciplines, project management, and internal and external customers to ensure technical requirements, schedules, and budgets are met.

The position is assigned to a Learning Center Region and works with the Regional Director of Simulator Operations and the Training Center Manager of Flight Training Devices to identify, prioritize, and clear simulator issues. It manages targeted Training Center issue-clearance efforts and recurrent qualification support, coordinating with Production Support Software Engineering and Simulation Engineering to expedite resolutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in requirements engineering or systems engineering, ideally in aerospace or flight simulation.
• Strong understanding of project engineering principles, including requirements management, lifecycle management, configuration management, change management, and risk assessment.
• Ability to analyze, write, and validate complex technical requirements across multiple domains.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and facilitate customer or internal design reviews.
• Knowledge of project engineering, preferably in aerospace, defense, or simulation industries.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team without constant direct supervision.
• Good judgment and ability to assume responsibility for accuracy and completeness of work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if needed for the assigned project.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, Enterprise Architect, or similar.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems and aviation.
• Experience with flight simulation standards such as FAA Part 60, ICAO, or military simulation standards.
• Knowledge of software/hardware integration, network protocols, and real-time operating systems.
• Familiarity with DOORS, Jama, Jira, Git, or other configuration and requirements management tools.
• Knowledge of software and hardware integration processes in real time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of assigned flight simulation projects from concept through delivery.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for internal teams and external customers.
• Assist the Program Manager with technical project plans, schedules, budgets, customer support, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate technical efforts across software, mechanical, electrical, visual, and simulator technician disciplines.
• Ensure engineering work aligns with customer specifications, regulatory standards, and company quality requirements.
• Support requirements definition, design reviews, integration, and system verification activities.
• Track project progress and report status, risks, and mitigations to stakeholders using appropriate tools.
• Facilitate problem resolution and provide hands-on support during integration and testing.
• Liaise between Regional Directors and their Learning Center MFTDs, Simulation Engineering, and the Production Support Software Team.
• Assist MFTDs in identifying and prioritizing simulator issues.
• Coordinate with Production Support Software Engineering and Simulation Engineering to resolve Training Center issues.
• Manage targeted Training Center issue-clearance efforts and recurrent qualification support, including coordinating on-site activities, simulator schedules, SME support, issue evaluation and closure, and promotion of software final loads to regulatory-qualifiable training loads.
• Support the Systems Engineer in proposal development, cost estimation, and technical presentations for new projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in project execution and engineering processes.
• Travel, shift work, and special work hours may be required; a security clearance may be required for assigned work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior