Flight Simulation Engineer, Entry/Mid-Level

Flight Simulation Engineer Entry/Mid-Level

Overview

SimTech Inc. recognized as one of the 2025 Best Places for Working Parents is seeking a Flight Simulation Engineer Entry/Mid-Level to join our dynamic and diverse corporate team in Huntsville AL. This is an immediate opening with opportunities for growth and professional development.

SimTech offers a market leading compensation package with excellent benefits work/life balance outstanding retirement plan career advancement and much more.

We are seeking a highly motivated Flight Simulation Engineer Entry/Mid-Level to support the development and analysis of missile system simulations specifically focusing on 6 Degrees of Freedom (6-DOF) modeling. This role is ideal for a technically skilled professional with experience in flight dynamics software development and systems analysis within a defense or aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain high-fidelity 6-DOF simulation models to support missile flight test assessments.

Create and implement motion models for missiles launched from diverse platforms operating in air land and sea domains.

Design radar scene models software tools and guidance/control algorithms to enhance simulation accuracy.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to produce pre-flight predictions conduct post-flight analyses and contribute to safety studies supporting tactical software release.

Test and refine missile and simulation software to ensure performance reliability and ongoing system improvements.

Represent the customer at various government and contractor technical/programmatic reviews (e.g. PMR PDR CDR) offering system recommendations and risk assessments.

Proactively support the Government customers technical and operational goals.

Build and maintain strong relationships with Prime/Subcontractors functional teams and subject matter experts.

Prepare review and coordinate documentation and technical data to support informed decision-making.

Engage regularly with government stakeholders SETA personnel and other external partners.

Perform additional duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Education Requirements and Desired Skillsets

Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Physics Mathematics or a related field from an accredited institution.

2-5 years of relevant experience in simulation software development or missile systems (Mid-Level).

Strong proficiency in Linux along with experience in one or more of the following: C MATLAB Python Fortran.

Preferred experience with weapon systems radar and communication/network subsystems.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and performance.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret Security Clearance are required with the ability to maintain clearance eligibility.

Physical Description

Employees in these positions will function in a general office/cubicle setting environment and laboratory/testing setting using standard office equipment and various electronic testing equipment including a computer telephone printers video equipment computer software and testing equipment. Will interact in a general office setting environment with various personnel; participate in meetings and contribute to team success; deliver timely results and produce reports; receive and communicate information; may include telework. May function in a specialized laboratory/testing environment using electronic testing equipment computer software and complex systems. May move and test equipment of various weights. Laboratory environment may require use of protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to safety glasses and protective hearing and footwear. May be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization due to business demands; travel occasionally for assigned work.

About SimTech Inc.

SimTechs mission is to be the most reliable and cost-effective provider of Signature Models Simulations Hardware Software Cyber solutions and Test & Evaluation services. Established in 1983 by a team of experienced scientists and engineers SimTech has a long history of delivering high-technology defense-oriented solutions.

The company has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2020 and 2021 and as a Best Place for Working Parents in 2022-2025 by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce.

SimTech offers an industry-leading comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Be a part of over 42 years of excellence-join our team today!

To learn more about our exceptional team and employee benefits contact SimTech HR or visit for more information.