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Microsoft

Pilot

Redmond, WA

$30.22/hr

Multi-Year (ongoing) W2 Contract with options to extend (At-will contract so employees can quit at ... engineering * Military aircraft experience * Previous Flight Simulation experience Day-to-Day ...

Microsoft Corporation

Pilot

Redmond, WA · On-site

$31.71/hr

Multi-Year (ongoing) W2 Contract with options to extend (At-will contract so employees can quit at ... flight simulator. In this role, you will partner directly with Test, Engineering, and Production ...

SAIC

Platform Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance ... ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking an MQ-9 Flight Simulator Field Service Representative to ...

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As of Jun 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract flight simulator engineer in the United States is $118,512.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,000.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Flight Simulator Engineer vs Contract Avionics Technician?

AspectContract Flight Simulator EngineerContract Avionics Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's in aerospace, engineering, or related field; certifications in simulation systemsAssociate's or bachelor's in electronics or avionics; certifications like FAA or EASA
Work EnvironmentSimulation labs, aerospace companies, training centersAircraft maintenance facilities, aerospace manufacturing plants
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily aerospace, defense, training organizationsAircraft operators, maintenance providers, aerospace manufacturers

While both roles involve technical expertise in aerospace systems, Contract Flight Simulator Engineers focus on developing and maintaining flight simulation software and hardware, whereas Contract Avionics Technicians handle the installation, repair, and maintenance of aircraft electronic systems. Their work environments and certifications overlap but serve different aspects of aerospace operations.

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Flight Simulator System Integration & Test Engineer Staff

Flight Simulator System Integration & Test Engineer Staff

Lockheed Martin

Orlando, FL • On-site

$97.10K - $130.70K/yr

Other

Posted 20 days ago

Lockheed Martin rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 377 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 59 rated aerospace companies

Job description

WHAT WE'RE DOING
We specialize in Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) that provide advanced capabilities to serve the defense industry. Our RMS Training and Logistic Solutions (TLS) are designed to meet the unique needs of our customers, offering unparalleled performance, reliability, and versatility. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire system lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering RMS solutions that exceed expectations and set new standards for performance and reliability.
THE WORK
This position is for a level 4 Software Integration Lead on the System Integration/Test Engineer (SI/TE) team within Production Operations for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Pilot Training Device (PTD) product line of flight simulators, including the Full Mission Simulator (FMS), the Modified Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MMRT), the Deployable Mission Rehearsal Trainer (DMRT), and various testbed devices for software development. We integrate deliverable hardware and deliverable software during production testing in our Orlando facility and then deliver the advanced Pilot Training Devices to our customers at their US and international locations. We take pride in our work because we know that pilots gain proficiency in our flight simulators that directly translates to effectiveness when they operate the F-35 aircraft in real-world tactical situations.
Specific responsibilities include:
Integrates hardware and software to create deliverable systems.
Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems.
Creates manufacturing test procedures of repeatable processes to efficiently configure hardware and network settings based upon system integration documents for execution by test technicians.
Within 6 months of start date, expected to travel to US and International customer sites to install and test F-35 Pilot Training Devices. Will eventually serve as the program's project manager to lead site installs.
Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices at Orlando and at customer sites.
WHO WE ARE
Our functional group, the Production Operations SI/TE team, is composed of professionals with a common purpose to provide the pilots of the United States and our Allies with high quality pilot training devices. We are the conduit between development engineers who integrate new capabilities into subsystems and the remainder of our Production Operations organization who create high quality products in repeatable processes. We have a unique role that gains expertise in both deployable hardware and deployable software.
WHO YOU ARE
As a Production Operations Test Engineer, you understand the interoperability of subsystems within the system that you produce. While development engineers may know their subsystem better you, no one on the program knows the entire system better than you. Government customers, program managers, and other engineers come to you when they need a holistic assessment. You are curious and maybe a bit of a tinkerer, but you know how to focus your efforts to provide a high-quality product that is on time and within budget.
WHY JOIN US
When you join our team, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment that values collaboration, growth, and innovation. We offer opportunities for training and development to help you build your career. Our mission-driven organization is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world, and we're looking for talented and passionate individuals to help us achieve our goals.

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912

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