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Estes Aerospace

Flight Controls Engineer

Vienna, VA · On-site

You'll take your designs from concept all the way through simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and live flight test. What You'll Do * Design flight control systems for rockets using thrust ...

Estes Aerospace

Flight Controls Engineer

Vienna, VA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

You'll take your designs from concept all the way through simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and live flight test. What You'll Do * Design flight control systems for rockets using thrust ...

Linuxcareers

Flight Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$85 - $115/hr

... that simulates orbit operations. What You'll Do * Design and develop Linux applications for ... Participate in design and code reviews to maintain best practices for the flight software codebase ...

Electra

Principal Flight Controls Engineer

Manassas, VA

$135K - $165K/yr

A global company, headquartered in Manassas, VA, Electra is backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell ... Provide technical oversight for verification planning and execution across: analysis and simulation ...

Shield AI

Flight Test Engineer (R5006)

Washington, DC

$115K - $215K/yr

Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation ... Lead or participate in test range operations, safety briefings, go/no-go decisions, and test setup ...

Shield AI

Flight Test Engineer (R5006)

Washington, DC · On-site

$115K - $215K/yr

Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation ... Lead or participate in test range operations, safety briefings, go/no-go decisions, and test setup ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight simulator in in Sterling, VA is $120,478.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $173,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flight Simulator In vs Flight Instructor?

AspectFlight Simulator InFlight Instructor
Required CredentialsPilot license, simulator certificationPilot license, instructor certification
Work EnvironmentFlight simulators, training centersAircraft, flight schools, training aircraft
Employer & IndustryAirlines, training centersFlight schools, airlines

Flight Simulator In professionals focus on operating and managing flight simulators for training purposes, often working in controlled environments. Flight Instructors, on the other hand, teach pilots in actual aircraft or simulators, providing hands-on training. Both roles require pilot licenses, but their work settings and responsibilities differ, with Flight Simulator In roles emphasizing simulation technology and Flight Instructors emphasizing direct pilot training.

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Senior Software Simulation Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services LLC

Chantilly, VA • On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Veraxx Engineering Corporation, a By Light Company is an engineering services company supplying modeling, simulation, and training solutions.  Services include hardware, software, and system engineering, requirements assessments, system development, integration, testing, documentation, and customer support services. Veraxx has a high level of expertise in flight simulation hardware and software development, as well as computer architecture, tactical environments, interoperability (HLA/DIS), avionics systems, graphics and real-time embedded systems. 


Candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of flight simulators and develop/integrate software in areas such as avionics, tactical environments, interfaces to audio, visual, motion, and I/O systems, and Instructor Operator Stations (IOS). Software development is primarily done in the Linux and Windows operating systems using a variety of languages (C/C++, Ada, FORTRAN, C#).


Senior Software Engineers at Veraxx are mid-level experienced S/W developers typically responsible for the development of complex S/W applications in support of projects.  Senior Engineers take direction from Lead S/W engineers to develop S/W throughout all phases of a project including requirements analysis, design, development and test.  Senior S/W Engineers are able to complete task such as developing a S/W interface to an external system or writing a software simulation of an aircraft system with minimal support from a S/W Lead. 

  • Support S/W development activities as tasked by S/W lead.
  • Design S/W architectures for components within a system such as S/W interfaces or models of aircraft components.
  • Prepare S/W documentation and input for design reviews.
  • Interface with customers including presentations of software designs at customer reviews.
  • Ability to work in teams and provide guidance to junior engineers

  • BS Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years SWE experience
  • Ability to develop in multiple languages including: C, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada
  • Proficient in Visual Studio IDE, GCC compilers / Makefiles
  • Proficient in Windows, UNIX/Linux
  • Software Engineering Concepts & Processes

  • Knowledge of object-oriented design concepts
  • Knowledge of flight simulation
  • Knowledge of real time programming
  • Knowledge of military aircraft systems and avionics a plus.
  • Knowledge of networking

  • Must have or be able to obtain a Secret DOD clearance.

Salary Minimum: $90,000

Salary Maximum: $150,000

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.


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