Software Engineer, Associate

FlightSafety•Broken Arrow, OK

About The Position

The Associate Software Engineer develops, supports, and maintains software for simulator systems. Application areas include real-time simulation; aircraft systems, navigation, and dynamics; simulator interoperability; integration with OEM software; simulator software system design; and computer systems and information security. This is an intermediate, continuing-development-level role involving varied and sometimes difficult work, with guidance as needed and application of learning to recommend solutions for unusual situations. The position contributes throughout the software development cycle, from requirements analysis and design through construction, testing, verification, troubleshooting, maintenance, and user support. It also involves interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams to create software models of physical systems; preparing customer tests and user guides; demonstrating systems to customers; collaborating with software and hardware engineers and other departments; prototyping technologies, algorithms, structures, and processes; conducting research and development; supporting computer system and hardware integration and maintenance; and supporting engineering tool development. The role requires professional, courteous, and cooperative interaction with internal and external customers, effective communication across departments, and continued awareness of current technologies through technical papers and research. The employee is accountable for assigned work, accurate time recording, regular attendance, safe and alert work, and protection and controlled handling of export-restricted documents, equipment, and business information. Travel, shift work, special work hours, and overtime may be required. The position may require applying for and maintaining a security clearance. The position is subject to applicable U.S. export-control requirements. Employment consideration and any offer are contingent on the applicant’s ability to meet those requirements, including qualifying as a U.S. Person or otherwise obtaining export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another applicable technical field, plus related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience is also accepted.
Two or more years of related experience preferred.
Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid environments.
Solid understanding of software development life cycle models.
Ability to translate requirements into test plans, cases, and scripts.
Knowledge of Microsoft-related testing tools such as Azure DevOps and Visual Studio.
Experience using cloud technologies, including Azure DevOps.
Ability to participate in the scrum process, including stand-ups and related activities.
Ability to build positive partnerships and collaborate with cross-functional business teams.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize workload.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Experience with SDLC and test management tools such as Azure DevOps and Git.
Strong geometry and mathematics capability, including Euclidean geometry, matrix algebra, vector math, calculus, and differential equations.
Scripting experience with bash, PowerShell, Python, Perl, or another scripting language.
Ability to use Microsoft Visual Studio and read and use technical specifications.
Knowledge of Lean/Agile software development.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly sitting, handling or feeling objects, speaking, and hearing; occasionally standing, walking, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds.
Ability to meet visual requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and adjusting focus.
Ability to comply with applicable export-control requirements; eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance may be required.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of related experience, or equivalent experience and education.

Responsibilities

Develop, support, and maintain software components, interfaces, features, subsystems, and systems throughout the development cycle.
Perform requirements identification and analysis, software design and construction, testing and verification, problem resolution, maintenance, troubleshooting, and user support.
Interpret schematics and wiring diagrams to create software models of physical systems.
Use disciplined software development methods, including construction techniques, test methodologies, configuration management, software tools, and product and process management information systems and documentation.
Prepare customer tests and internal or external user guides.
Demonstrate system operation to internal and/or external customers.
Consult and collaborate with software and hardware engineers and multidisciplinary teams; communicate effectively across departments.
Design prototypes for new technologies, algorithms, structures, and processes, and conduct research and development.
Support computer system and hardware requirements, integration, and maintenance.
Support engineering tool development.
Remain current on state-of-the-art technologies through technical papers and research.
Protect FSI materials, projects, business information, and documents or equipment subject to export-control restrictions and other applicable laws and regulations.
Maintain accurate and complete work, accurate daily time records, regular attendance, and safe, alert work practices.
Participate in required travel, shift work, special work hours, and overtime as necessary.