Simulation Cyber Security Engineer

FlightSafety International•Broken Arrow, OK

75d•Onsite

About The Position

The Software Engineer supports the development, integration, configuration, and sustainment of computer hardware and software used in FlightSafety’s simulation products. This role develops skills across production support, simulation computer systems, operating systems, cybersecurity hardening, build environments, and integration of simulation software and hardware.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another applicable technical field.
At least 2 years of related software engineering experience, preferably involving simulation systems or real‑time environments.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Internal progressive experience may qualify when an employee demonstrates the ability to perform the responsibilities of the role.
C++ competency preferred.
Fortran 90, C, C++
Shell scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Perl)
Basic Python for automation and tooling
Unix/Linux (workstation and server)
Windows (workstation and server)
Experience with patching, STIGs, and OS hardening
Comfortable working across multiple OS platforms simultaneously
MS Visual Studio
Source control systems (Visual SourceSafe, Team Foundation Services, Git)
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Text editors (Emacs, VI)
Configuration management and build automation tools
Familiarity with simulation logging, hardware interface software, and device drivers
Exposure to mathematical support libraries, system utilities, and debugging packages
Ability to review and interpret simulation logs
Experience supporting simulation software developers and applications engineers
PC hardware, servers, and networking components
Understanding of hardware/software interfaces
Ability to evaluate and integrate hardware/software for production simulation systems
OS patching, vulnerability mitigation, and compliance tracking
STIG application and remediation
Understanding of secure development and secure configuration principles
SDLC and test management tools: Azure DevOps, Git, etc.
Strong geometry and mathematics capability‚ Euclidean geometry, matrix algebra, vector math, calculus, differential equations.
bash, Power Shell, Python, Perl or other scripting experience
MS Visual Studio
Reading and using technical specifications
Lean/Agile Software Development

Nice To Haves

C++ competency preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain multiple operating systems across simulator platforms, including sensitive military systems.
Set up and maintain software file structures for assigned projects.
Manage configuration control and source code repositories; perform software builds, packaging, and installations.
Analyze software and OS patching status; perform cybersecurity hardening, remediation, STIGs, and risk mitigation.
Support implementation of device drivers and hardware interface software.
Maintain mathematical libraries, system utilities, and debugging packages with guidance.
Evaluate new hardware/software for production and development systems.
Maintain consistency, quality, and reliability of simulation software on all supported platforms.
Assist software developers and applications engineers in debugging and troubleshooting simulation software.
Review and utilize OS and simulation logs to support integrated system behavior.
Work closely with hardware engineers and team members to ensure seamless system integration.
Assist in documenting policies, procedures, troubleshooting guides, and workflow documentation.
Support development of training materials for internal use and technician training.
Contribute to prototype development of new technologies, software structures, tools, and algorithms.
Support engineering tool development and continuous improvement initiatives.