About FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.
Purpose of PositionResponsible for developing software for visual simulation system. Application areas include real time image generation; visual environment and model creation tools; display system design, measurement, and alignment; computer systems and information security. Entry level. Applies fundamental principles and concepts of engineering to the position. Performs routine aspects and progresses to more varied and complex activities with development of additional knowledge and experience in the subject matter. Works directly with senior Teammates. Work is closely observed and reviewed.
Tasks and Responsibilities Select, test, and integrate computer system hardware components supporting real time Image Generator (IG) systems. Develop, document, and deploy installation, upgrade, and systems administration procedures and processes. Ensure proper IG performance through validation and testing of operating system, component driver, and application updates. Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Communicate between departments. Support end users. Troubleshoots. Provide reports to management. Design prototypes for new technologies. Performs periodic audits of IG systems to ensure compliance with standards (i.e. patching, updates, configurations, usage) to maintain proper IG performance and adherence to DoD requirements. Provide information security guidance and direction to program and engineering management and participants. Performs IA/Cyber security oversight and liaison with customer for production devices delivered to DoD. Including but not limited to supporting activities for customer to obtain ATO at delivery and sustain ATO with upgrades. Makes recommendations for enhancements or improvements to IT security based on current standards, emerging threats, flow down requirements from corporate. Customers, DoD, DCSA. Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks. Able to adhere to a work schedule including prompt and regular attendance. Willingness to work overtime as necessary. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other applicable technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other applicable technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Skills in several of the following areas are required: Windows systems administration Network administration Automation of system administration and monitoring Automation of system configuration, installation, and updates Computer system component test, evaluation, integration, and troubleshooting Storage administration Power Shell, bash, or other scripting experience Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe 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 the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work is usually moderate.
FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.