Engineer Software III

Responsible for the design, documentation, coding, testing, and verification of Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS), Air Data System (ADS) and Fly-By-Wire (FBW) Flight Control System software. Will work with other software groups, hardware engineering groups, and technicians to establish and verify proper design and function of assigned systems. Will coordinate with program management and the customer to ensure all assigned systems are verified and acceptable for simulator qualification and ready for use by the customer.

• Reviews program requirements documentation, simulator engineering specifications, malfunction documents, test requirements and related test data and aircraft design data related to the aircraft AFCS, ADS and FBW systems.
• Designs and implements AFCS, ADS and FBW systems simulation software and integrates the software with that of the other engineering disciplines such as flight, engines, systems, navigation, and visual systems.
• Understands and develops full Flight Director/Autopilot, Yaw Damper, Auto-Trim models and control laws.
• Understands and develops full Air Data System, including pitot-static system, temperature probes, ADS smartprobes, Air Data Computer.
• Understands and develops full Fly-By-Wire flight control system.
• Transforms engineering flow diagrams into high order computer language and working Automatic Flight Control System and Fly-By-Wire models.
• Can uses pictures-to-code tools to develop software models.
• Integrates AFCS and FBW systems software with control loading and motion software and hardware.
• Develops AFCS, ADS and FBW systems test program and customer test plan. Writes customer test guide.
• Performs standardized checkout procedures.
• Directs all aspects of Autoflight assigned system tests under the supervision of a Lead Engineer or the Group Leader.
• Works with other engineering departments to ensure the Autoflight assigned system simulation meets all test requirements.
• Participates in on-site qualification process of simulator
• Presents periodic informational reviews to the functional and project management.
• Works with other engineering departments, Program Managers, and others to affect an integrated total simulation smoothly and efficiently.
• Works with customers to complete AFCS, ADS and FBW system testing and correct any discrepancies in the automatic flight control system simulation.
• Travel, shift work, and overtime may be required to accomplish some of the above tasks.
• Exhibit and practice professional and courteous behavior while interacting with both internal and external customers.
• Interact within a cooperative environment through beneficial behavior, commitment to common goals, contribution to problem solving, communication of ideas and suggestions, and encouragement to other employees and departments.
• Accountable for the control and distribution of documents and/or equipment subject to export control restrictions and the security of FSI materials, projects and business information regarding the methods and techniques used in the production and usage of FSI products.
• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks.
• Able to adhere to a work schedule including prompt and regular attendance.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Preferably Aerospace, Aeronautical or Electrical; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• C++/C/C# programming
• Lean/Agile software development
• 4 years' experience

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• FORTRAN, UNIX, C++ and Simulink/Matlab desired.
• Knowledge of operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, UNIX, Linux, and
• Concurrent is desired.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.