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Flight Simulation Engineer - FSTD
Posted: 09/02/2026
Job Number: 1330
Pay Rate: 110,000
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Flight Simulation Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and qualification of advanced Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) for fixed-wing and/or rotary-wing aircraft.
This position is ideal for an engineer who combines strong software development capabilities with hands-on experience developing high-fidelity aircraft simulation models. The successful candidate will have direct experience with engine and propulsion modeling and a solid understanding of the FSTD development and qualification lifecycle.
The position is based in Hampton, Virginia. Relocation is preferred, although alternative arrangements may be considered for a highly qualified candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, integrate, test, and maintain software and mathematical models supporting fixed-wing and/or rotary-wing flight simulation systems.
- Develop and refine engine and propulsion models used within high-fidelity flight simulation environments.
- Analyze aircraft performance data and translate real-world aircraft characteristics into accurate simulation models.
- Develop software using C/C++, Python, and related programming languages and tools.
- Perform integration, troubleshooting, debugging, and verification of simulation software and models.
- Support the development and validation of flight, propulsion, and aircraft subsystem models.
- Develop and execute test procedures to verify simulator performance and model fidelity.
- Support FSTD qualification, validation, and testing activities.
- Investigate discrepancies between simulated and expected aircraft performance and implement appropriate corrections.
- Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, subject-matter experts, pilots, and other technical personnel throughout the simulator development lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation supporting simulation development, testing, validation, and qualification.
- 5–10 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably involving flight simulation or aircraft modeling and simulation.
- Hands-on experience developing or supporting Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) for fixed-wing and/or rotary-wing aircraft.
- Demonstrated experience developing engine and propulsion models for flight simulation.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or Python.
- Understanding of aircraft performance, propulsion systems, flight dynamics, and simulation principles.
- Experience with the FSTD development, testing, validation, and qualification process.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose complex simulation and software issues.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
- Experience developing and validating flight dynamics models.
- Experience developing aircraft subsystem models in addition to propulsion models.
- Experience with both fixed-wing and rotary-wing simulation systems.
- Familiarity with simulator qualification standards, objective testing, validation data, and regulatory qualification processes.
- Experience integrating mathematical models with real-time simulation software and hardware.
- Background working with high-fidelity commercial, military, or government aviation simulation and training systems.
Meet Your Recruiter
Chris Wanitshka
CEO
Meet our CEO, Chris Wanitshka. Hard work and dedication have always been driving forces for Chris. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in sociology from Stetson University. Leveraging his ability to create strategic partnerships and with over a decade of experience, Wanitshka revived two staffing companies, delivering multimillion-dollar growth and building a large book of business as a Business Development Executive. In 2020, he launched X-Force, specializing in executive and high-impact candidates for simulation, aviation, gaming, and high-tech companies.
Outside work, he has a very active lifestyle as an avid snowboarder, mountain bike enthusiast, scuba diver, Muay Thai Martial Artist/former competitive kickboxer, and muscle car aficionado.
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