Software Engineer In Mauritius Jobs in Fairview Heights, IL

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
Develop software that supports FlightSafety's advanced flight simulation content creation pipeline, enabling the development and integration of high-fidelity visual environments used in commercial and military training devices. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining tools and applications that facilitate the production of 3D models, terrain databases, textures, materials, and animations for a wide range of simulated environments, including commercial airports, military installations, hospitals, oil and gas facilities, urban landscapes, and other real-world locations. The position collaborates closely with software engineers, artists, designers, and simulation subject matter experts to deliver scalable, efficient, and high-quality content creation solutions that enhance the realism and effectiveness of FlightSafety's training products.
Tasks and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain software throughout the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, implementation, verification, deployment, and sustainment.
• Apply disciplined software engineering practices, development methodologies, coding standards, configuration management, and testing techniques to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, user guides, and process documentation to support software development and maintenance activities.
• Contribute to product lifecycle management, project tracking, and software development process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment, partnering with software engineers, artists, designers, subject matter experts, and other functional groups to achieve project objectives.
• Facilitate communication and coordination across departments to support project execution, issue resolution, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide technical support to internal and external users, investigate software issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and present technical reports, project status updates, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Research, evaluate, and develop prototypes utilizing emerging technologies to support future products, capabilities, and business initiatives.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, software development practices, and simulation technologies through technical publications, professional organizations, training, and conferences.

Minimum Education
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a relevant technical industry.
Minimum Experience
5+ years of related experience in software engineering preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Demonstrated proficiency in C, C++, and/or C# programming, algorithm development, software architecture, object-oriented design, and user interface development.
Preferred Technical Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• • 3D modeling, visualization, and animation workflows.
  • Development of third-party tools, plug-ins, or integrations utilizing APIs and SDKs such as Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Presagis, or ArcGIS.
  • Image processing, texture generation, and digital content creation tools including Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, or similar applications.
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial data processing.
  • Strong mathematical foundation including Euclidean geometry, projective geometry, matrix algebra, coordinate transformations, and vector mathematics.
  • Relational database design and development using MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar database technologies.
  • Python or other scripting languages used for automation, tool development, or data processing.
  • Experience utilizing the Standard Template Library (STL), Boost libraries, and advanced data structures.
  • Software design patterns, concurrent programming, and multi-threaded application development.
  • Microsoft Visual Studio development environment.
  • Ability to interpret, analyze, and implement technical specifications and requirements documentation.
  • Experience working within Lean, Agile, or other iterative software development methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Atlassian collaboration and development tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Crucible.
  • Experience with source code management and version control systems including Git, Perforce, SVN, or similar tools.

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. The employee will be regularly required to sit, demonstrate dexterity to handle or feel, speak, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. 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.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.
This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.
Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.