Software Engineer (Simulator Systems) - TRU Simulation

About the position

The Simulator Systems Software Engineer is a highly-motivated and self-driven team player that has the ability to perform in a dynamic prototyping environment. The preferred candidate will understand and employ current software design methodologies and have a strong desire for innovation. This candidate is an experienced software engineer with broad technical knowledge, who can design and develop software from requirements, lead root-cause analysis, communicate options for resolution and provide recommendations for software defects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and document flight simulator software ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross functional engineers to meet project requirements
• Develop acceptance test procedures to validate the functionality and performance of software
• Recommend, incorporate, and/or alter new and existing simulator designs and documentation
• Participate in engineering design reviews
• Perform hardware/software integration and testing on flight simulator training devices ensuring seamless operation and interaction with other simulator components
• Provide engineering staff with recommendations for software/hardware enhancements by staying updated with the latest advancements in technology for simulator systems
• Research and analyze data, such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 2 years of software engineering or relative experience required
• Proficiency in C/C++
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux Operating Systems
• Understanding of computer networking and protocols
• Experience developing device drivers and interfacing with external APIs
• Knowledge of software development methodologies, version control systems, and software testing practices
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex software systems
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and a passion for delivering high quality software products in a dynamic environment

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Aviation terminology and/or Flight Simulation experience
• Experience developing graphical user interfaces
• Working knowledge of Qt, QML, GTK, GL Studio, OpenGL
• Experience with VR, AR, MR
• Working knowledge of Unreal Engine and 3D modeling

Benefits

• Competitive starting salaries with growth potential
• Health benefits beginning day one
• Tuition assistance and continuing education programs
• Paid holidays
• Relocation assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Flight training courses and bonuses (terms and conditions apply)
• $5,000 (pre-tax) sign-on bonus (terms & conditions apply)