New 
Flight Simulator Engineer
 Fidelity Technologies Corporation | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, Reading | |
| 2501 Kutztown Road (Show on map) | |
 Dec 15, 2025 | |
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Flight Simulator Engineer
Fidelity Technologies Corporation seeks a Flight Simulator Engineer for its various Department of Defense programs. * A Flight Simulator Engineer will possess practical and theoretical knowledge required in the simulated environment * Such knowledge will include but is not limited to proficiency in analog/digital theorems and techniques at a level to include some design capabilities, system concepts on computer systems, linkage, data storage devices and peripheral equipment, proficiency in software language manipulation, skills necessary for system troubleshooting, remodeling and trainer enhancements, proficiency in hardware/software and electronics. Flight Simulator Engineer Technical Functions: * Design, fabricate, document, and install training equipment to include parts or complete pieces of equipment * Assist in the development and enhancement of trainers and systems * Install design modifications from approved simulator engineering releases and rectify obvious simulator discrepancies, as assigned * Develop and install lesson plans, as assigned * Design relevant hardware and software, as assigned * Participate in the development of new or modified equipment design specifications with vendors and other Company personnel, as assigned * Perform modifications to maintain equipment operating requirements * Implement engineering change orders and bulletins to advise flight training staff on the operation of training equipment * Perform operational checks and preventative maintenance in compliance with Company procedures and vendor requirements * Evaluate simulator flight functions * Assist with system evaluation, testing, and programming of software in line with vendor and regulatory requirements * Maintain operating requirements and regulatory compliance of flight simulators, flight simulator sub-systems and components, flight simulator visual systems, flight simulator visual database modeling, cockpit procedure trainers, and ground school training devices used for flight training * Perform maintenance of miscellaneous audio and visual equipment when assigned * Monitor the performance of flight simulator systems * Research and evaluate vendor sources and parts required for equipment maintenance and repair * Take corrective action to prevent and/or minimize the shut down time of equipment and to maximize up time of equipment * Maintain relevant stock, manuals, and documentation systems * Instruct and train other employees concerning training equipment operations and procedures * Lead other personnel in the modification, assembly, and maintenance of flight simulator equipment * Work with flight/in-flight crews, maintenance personnel, vendors, and instructors * Generate and update technical documentation (e.g., instruction manuals, wire lists, schematic drawings, mechanical assembly drawings) * Must be able to enter all areas of a full motion simulator, including climbing and descending steep and narrow passageways, working in tight spaces, or stooping, and sometimes carrying heavy equipment or tools, and accessing maintenance areas using stairs or ladders. Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience: * Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, electronics, electrical engineering or a related field or equivalent experience required * Two years' experience in simulator technology preferred * Must be able to work shifts, weekends, and holidays * Knowledge of mainframe, mini, and personal computers required * Knowledge of programming languages Fortran, C and C++ highly desirable * Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language * Some travel required, remote work may be considered. | |