Software Engineer Flight Simulation

You will play an integral role in the full lifecycle of the product from requirements analysis through to customer acceptance and post-delivery customer support

Do you have experience in Visual Studio?, C programming skills

• A good practical understanding of the Systems Engineering V-model and/or the Software Development Lifecycle
• An individual with drive, enthusiasm and can-do attitude coupled with the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Strong verbal, presentation, written communication and inter-personal skills
• An appropriate engineering degree or equivalent (with mathematics, science or engineering) or proven engineering experience in the aviation/aerospace industry.

Desirable Skills and Competencies

• Experience of safety critical systems and software in aerospace, automotive or a related industry
• Web technologies including Javascript, HTML, etc
• C# & C++ programming
• Windows application development using Visual Studio
• Knowledge of ARINC, AFDX and/or CAN bus protocols
• Atlassian toolset (Jira, Jira Service Desk, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo)

Our organisation operates in a unique marketplace where we deliver products and services to almost every continent, providing the underlying capability to many pilot training operations globally. The marketplace is competitive and requires individuals who are fast moving, customer orientated, and results driven. This particular opportunity is right at the heart of our transformation goals. This role will suit an individual that is highly motivated, hands on and wants to implement change. We are seeking dynamic individuals who embody our core values of agility, customer focus, ownership, and transparency. In this role, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, moving quickly to adapt and make decisions that drive progress while always keeping the customer first. You'll demonstrate accountability by owning your objectives from start to finish, ensuring high-quality outcomes that prioritize customer needs. We value honest, open communication, so speaking candidly and providing constructive feedback is essential. Above all, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do-working together to achieve shared goals, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a positive, collaborative workplace culture. Our Values are an integral part of who we are. We seek candidates who share our values:

• Customer First
• Own It
• Move Fast
• Speak Candidly

What we can offer:

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Staff car park incl. electric vehicle charging stations

What the role will involve * Develop real-time software for flight simulators, from control systems to graphical user interfaces.

Acron Aviation Training Systems play a key role on delivering the Acron Aviation Solutions mantra of 'Creating Safer Skies'. From our computer-based solutions all the way to our state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators (FFS), improving the training experiencing and creating safer skies is at the heart of everything we do. Our Fixed Training Devices (FTD) and FFS feature aircraft-specific flight decks, offering the form, fit, feel, and function of the actual aircraft.