Engineer, Simulator Support

As a Simulator Engineer, you will ensure that Delta Air Lines Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) are compliant with FAR Part 60 and AC 120-40 regulations, their cockpit configuration and performance capabilities represent the aircraft that they simulate, and they meet or exceed Delta Air Lines pilot and aircraft maintenance training requirements.

Roles and responsibilities will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Utilizing your analytical skills and software expertise, provide engineering support for maintenance and operation of Delta Air Lines FSTDs
• Implement FSTD manufacturers' service bulletins
• Implement aircraft configuration changes on FSTDs
• Implement simulation software modifications to improve FSTD reliability and performance
• Develop engineering instructions for modifications to the FSTDs
• Ensure FSTD configuration and performance capabilities are representative of the aircraft that they simulate
• Assist in creation of detailed technical specifications for purchase of new FSTDs, or modification of in-service FSTDs
• Evaluate quarterly Qualification Test Guide (QTG) test results against aircraft manufacturer's flight test data ensuring all tests are within performance tolerances
• Assist FAA and Delta Air Lines Regulatory Compliance team during the annual recurrent qualification evaluations of FSTDs
• Support entry into training of new FSTDs, and modifications/updates of in-service FSTDs, by:
• Assist with acceptance testing of new/modified FSTDs with SME pilots
• Ensure QTG test results match aircraft manufacturers' flight test data
• Support the FAA and Delta Air Lines Regulatory Compliance team with initial qualification evaluation of the new/modified FSTDs
• Integrate lesson/flight plan presets and Datalink messages into FSTD's host computer to simulate real-world flight deck operations
• Maintain compliance with FAA Part 60 and AC 120-40 regulations and Delta's Simulator Quality Management System (SQMS)
• Maintain configuration control of FSTDs
• Become familiar with, and adhere to all company and organization policies and procedures
• Utilizing AutoCAD and MicroStation, update FSTD wiring diagrams to reflect hardware modification changes
• Become familiar with FSTD's aircraft systems and operation

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Internal candidates must be performing satisfactorily in current position
• Experience must include software coding, debugging, compiling, and deployment using various computer platforms and operating systems
• Knowledge of FAA regulations for FSTDs (FAR Part 60 and AC 120-40/A/B/Draft C)
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft and FSTD schematics/wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of real-time simulation, host computer architecture, revision control systems, LAN networking, and peripheral devices
• Must possess technical, analytical, mathematical, organizational, decision-making, and administrative skills
• Must be a self-starter and perform at a high level of accuracy with some supervision
• Strong written and oral communication skills including technical writing
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Embrace diverse people, thinking and styles
• Must be able to interact and collaborate with cross-divisional working groups, vendors, and FSTD manufacturers
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks per the set timelines and established goals
• Accept feedback for development
• Approach work with an eagerness to gain the knowledge and experience needed to excel
• Act with a sense of urgency when initiating assignments
• Ask appropriate questions to ensure tasks are completed to the desired results
• Consistently make safety and security, of self and others, the priority
• Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by Delta Air Lines, Inc.
• Demonstrates that privacy is a priority when handling personal data.
• Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking and styles.
• Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Bachelor of science degree in engineering, computer science or related discipline
• FSTD maintenance and operation experience
• Working knowledge of aerodynamics and commercial cockpit instrumentation, and their relationship to the principles of flight
• Ability to recognize shifting priorities and changing objectives and adjust accordingly