Program Engineer

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 Position

Supports Program Management by planning, coordinating, and leading activities directly related to execution of the program which include requirements demposition, documentation, test, integration, and acceptance of visual systems.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Supports program management program coordination events with key internal and external stakeholders in execution of the program
• Coordinates creation and development of system related configuration elements including system scripts necessary for establishing a configuration baseline meeting contractual requirements
• Prepares, review, and completes through appropriate configuration management system all specific system documentation and deliverable data items; e.g. TADs, ATPs, requirements documents, etc. as may be required and assigned
• Participates with system engineering to derive and define the system configuration. Documents the system architecture in the Top Assembly Drawing. Reviews manufacturing as built system configuration to assure it is compliant with the system architecture, and establishing system baseline. Defines the necessary specific system verification and validation testing demonstrating the level of performance meets program requirements.
• Participates with QA, OPS, and FS organizations during inhouse system validation and PCA processes ensuring program contractual obligations are met for each program deliverable
• Prepares detailed plans and coordinates directly with stake holders involved with deployment of systems ensuring all tasking is identified and team members appraised of their respective roles, responsibilities and schedules.
• Plans and verifies all site related logistics. Validates required material handling, scaffolding, tools, unique test equipment, and support material / spares required are available onsite when needed and return of same
• Coordinates onsite activities and reports status to MPM noting issues, risks, etc. to completion of the project with planned schedule, facility, and manpower constraints
• Provides technical assistance to internal, onsite personnel, and customer to help with diagnosing and resolving any problems encountered during installation and acceptance activities
• Leads all onsite ATP and PCA activities with appropriate parties (customer) and supports all onsite Gov't or customer specific testing
• Supports program management in resolution of system DR's by ensuring all are logged, tracked, and plans developed for timely closure
• Document and tracking of program issues by completing entries in the appropriate tracking system for problems encountered with system hardware, software, database/models and documentation.
• Completes failure reports for any hardware onsite failures ensuring both failed materials are returned prior to departure from the site and also the replacement materials have been provided
• Completes trip, expense, and lessons learned reports upon completion of any travel related activities
• 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.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Minimum Education

• Level I Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (engineering preferred)
• Level II - Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (engineering preferred) plus 2 years related technical experience or 10 years related technical experience, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Senior- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (engineering preferred) plus 7 years related technical experience or 12 years related technical experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Knowledge and expertise for this level usually results from internal progressive experience. However selection for this position is based on the demonstrated ability of the person to successfully fulfill the requirements listed.

Minimum Experience

• Level I Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (engineering preferred)
• Level II - Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (engineering preferred) plus 2 years related technical experience or 10 years related technical experience, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Senior- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (engineering preferred) plus 7 years related technical experience or 12 years related technical experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Knowledge and expertise for this level usually results from internal progressive experience. However selection for this position is based on the demonstrated ability of the person to successfully fulfill the requirements listed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Working knowledge of typical Microsoft Office suite of software, MS Project, and basic Unix functions.
• Experience and proficient in setting up and using test equipment including vergence meter, theodolite, chromaticity, light meters, and Windows based PC computers.
• Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; Able to read and interpret documents: Able to write routine reports and correspondence: Able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Able to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; Able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Valid Drivers License, where applicable.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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 regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment 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.