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FlightSafety International

Lead Data Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$107K - $129K/yr

FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award ... Purpose of Position The Lead Data Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for ...

JF Taylor Inc

Sr Software Developer

Dayton, OH

$51.75 - $68.25/hr

The Senior Software Developer will lead teams developing state-of-the-art military aircraft ... tactics, flight maneuvers, and training requirements for combat aircraft simulations. * Deep ...

JF Taylor Inc

Sr Software Developer

Dayton, OH · On-site

$53 - $70/hr

The Senior Software Developer will lead teams developing state-of-the-art military aircraft ... tactics, flight maneuvers, and training requirements for combat aircraft simulations. Deep ...

Leidos

Senior Kinetics DE/CD Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

Conduct 6-DoF performance analysis and support flight dynamics assessments. * Perform Fluid ... Required Skills: * 12+ years of experience in digital engineering, CFD modeling, simulation, and/or ...

Leidos

Senior Kinetics DE/CD Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$93K - $126K/yr

Conduct 6-DoF performance analysis and support flight dynamics assessments. * Perform Fluid ... Required Skills: * 12+ years of experience in digital engineering, CFD modeling, simulation, and/or ...

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How much do flight simulator engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight simulator engineer in Ohio is $112,669.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,300.00 and $109,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical day look like for a Flight Simulator Engineer?

A typical day for a Flight Simulator Engineer involves developing, testing, and maintaining advanced simulation software and hardware to ensure realistic and reliable flight training experiences. You’ll often collaborate with other engineers, pilots, and instructors to address technical issues, implement software updates, and fine-tune system performance. Routine tasks may include troubleshooting simulator malfunctions, integrating new aircraft models, and documenting system changes for compliance and future reference. The work environment is dynamic and multidisciplinary, offering the chance to use both technical expertise and teamwork to support critical training operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Flight Simulator Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Flight Simulator Engineer, you need a strong background in computer engineering, software development, systems integration, and a relevant degree in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with simulation platforms (such as X-Plane, FlightGear, or CAE platforms), programming languages (like C++ or Python), and knowledge of avionics systems are highly valuable, along with certifications such as CompTIA or manufacturer-specific quals. Strong troubleshooting abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are critical soft skills for collaborating with pilots, engineers, and training staff. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring simulators accurately replicate flight conditions, support pilot training, and meet strict safety and regulatory standards.

What is a Flight Simulator Engineer job?

A Flight Simulator Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting flight simulation systems used for pilot training and aircraft testing. They work with hardware and software to ensure the simulator accurately replicates real-world flight conditions. Their role involves programming, integrating avionics systems, and performing regular maintenance to ensure reliability. These engineers collaborate with pilots, instructors, and aeronautical engineers to enhance training effectiveness.

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Infographic showing various Flight Simulator Engineer job openings in Ohio as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,669 per year, or $54.2 per hour.
Software Developers - Journeyman DevOps (NGTS)

Software Developers - Journeyman DevOps (NGTS)

BGI, LLC

Akron, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Job Title
Software Developers - Journeyman DevOps (NGTS)
Location
Akron, OH - Akron, OH 44311 US (Primary)
Lexington Park, MD 20653 US
Position Summary and Job Responsibilities
Position Background: The Modeling & Simulation Enterprise Applications (MSEA) product suite supports modeling and simulation (M&S) environments; trainer systems; test and evaluation (T&E); analysis; live, virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners. All products are government owned, developed and managed. The Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) is a continually evolving synthetic environment generator that supports multiple platform/services training, testing, analysis and research and development.
Typical Day supporting the MSEA /NGTS team:
  • You will be developing software for an advanced synthetic training environment. This software is integrated into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats. You will support software development, software integration, customer training and demonstrations
  • Implements new and/or upgrade existing automated build services that support our development process on both Windows and Linux systems
  • Scales up our capacity for and utilization of automated building and testing
  • Facilitates and grow the amount of automated testing used by our team
  • Monitors, maintains and reports on the status of automated build and test services
  • Develops and integrate tools as needed to improve developer efficiency
  • Promotes best practices and technologies to the team and to team leadership
  • Collaborates with our IT team, maintain a strong security posture on our systems

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications
  • Education: BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Degrees in Engineering, Math, and Physics may qualify with at least 3 year of C++ experience.
  • Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years in relevant work area
  • 3+ years of professional experience as a Software , IT, or Systems Engineer with demonstrated experience building and maintaining automated software development environments
  • Proficient with configuration management systems, especially Git
  • Proficient with integration tools such as: Jenkins/Bitbucket and/or GitLab CI
  • Proficient in scripting languages such as: Bash and/or Python

Desired Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Strong C++ and/or Qt development skills
  • Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication, collaboration and time management skills
  • Current understanding of how "DevOps" is transforming traditional software development
  • Familiarity with build systems, such as cmake, make and Visual Studio
  • Ability to read, understand, compile and debug C++ applications on Windows and Linux
  • Experience with flight simulation, modelling for simulation, graphics programming
  • Understanding of distributed computing and related architectures
  • Experience with container technology, for example Docker and Podman
  • Experience with infrastructure management tools like Ansible and Puppet.

Security Clearance:
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Requires a DoD SECRET security clearance

BGI is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Consistent with applicable law, BGI provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This commitment includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who seek to utilize the company's on-line employment process. BGI has made extensive efforts to ensure that its on-line employment process is accessible to individuals with disabilities. However, if an applicant is unable to fully utilize BGI's procedures, BGI will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants that require accommodation with the online employment process may contact 330.374.7737 for assistance.
It is the policy of BGI, LLC to take affirmative action in affording equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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