Lead Project Engineer

FlightSafety•Broken Arrow, OK

10d

About The Position

The Lead Project Engineer serves as the technical lead for assigned flight simulation programs, overseeing the planning, execution, integration, and delivery of complex engineering projects. The role works across 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 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 in coordination with Production Support Software Engineering and Simulation Engineering. Travel, shift work, and special work hours may be required. The employee may need to apply for and maintain a security clearance. The position may involve access to export-controlled technology and requires compliance with applicable export regulations.

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 the aerospace or flight simulation industry.
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 skills and strong 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.
Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently or on a team without constant direct supervision.
Good judgment and ability to assume responsibility for the 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.
Facilitate problem resolution and provide hands-on support during integration and testing.
Liaise between Regional Directors and their Learning Center MFTDs and the Simulation Engineering and Production Support Software teams.
Assist MFTDs in identifying and prioritizing simulator issues.
Coordinate resolution of Training Center issues with Production Support Software Engineering and Simulation Engineering.
Manage targeted Training Center issue-clearance efforts and recurrent qualification support.
Coordinate on-site activities, including simulator schedules, SME support for issue clarification, evaluation and closure, and promotion of software final loads to a regulatory-qualifiable training load.
Support the Systems Engineer with proposal development, cost estimation, and technical presentations for new projects.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in project execution and engineering processes.