Controls and Motion Engineer - TRU Simulation

TRU Simulation is seeking a Controls and Motion Engineer to join the Flight Dynamics Group onsite in Lutz, FL.

Responsibilities

• Develop aircraft test plans and provide on-site data collection support.
• Post-process aircraft test data and map out simulator verification data roadmaps.
• Design motion and control loading systems for simulators.
• Develop motion and flight control mathematical models and real-time software to run these models.
• Integrate simulation models with simulator hardware, computers, software, and other simulated systems.
• Prepare simulator qualification test guides and acceptance test procedures.
• Participate in domestic and international simulator acceptance and qualification events with customers, military organizations, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare math model reports and associated simulator documentation.
• Contribute to system requirements, design, and test reviews.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined engineering teams to ensure overall simulator performance and quality standards are met.
• Maintain current knowledge of domestic and international flight simulator regulations and technologies.
• Provide technical content for proposals and technical specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in developing and integrating flight dynamic models and creating Qualification Test Guides (QTGs) in the flight simulation industry.
• Rigorous understanding of servo control and stability.
• In-depth knowledge of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft flight control systems.
• Experience with motion, vibration, and buffet simulation methods.
• Proficiency with modern software systems including C/C, Python, Linux, and Git.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strategic innovator with strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% annually.

Technologies

• C/C
• Python
• Linux
• Git

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $5,000 (pre-tax)

Preferred Experience

• Direct experience designing 6DOF motion systems and/or control loading systems.
• Field experience with aircraft testing.
• Piloting knowledge of fixed-wing and/or rotary-wing aircraft.

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