Software engineer

Job Title: Motion and Controls Engineer

Job Description

As a Motion and Controls Engineer within the Flight Dynamics Group, you will be a highly motivated and self-driven team player responsible for developing, integrating, testing, and documenting motion and flight control simulations for a variety of fixed and rotary-wing commercial and military aircraft. This role demands a strong background in aerodynamics, mechatronics, and servo design, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic prototyping environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop aircraft test plans and provide on-site data collection support.

• Post-process aircraft test data and prepare simulator verification data roadmaps.

• Design simulator motion and control loading systems.

• Develop aircraft motion and flight control simulation math models and software to execute these models in real-time.

• Integrate simulation models with simulator hardware, computers, software, and other simulated systems.

• Prepare simulator qualification test guides and acceptance test procedures.

• Participate in domestic and international simulator acceptance and qualification events with customers, military organizations, and commercial regulatory agencies.

• Prepare math model reports and associated simulator documentation.

• Participate in system requirements, design, and test reviews.

• Collaborate with other multi-disciplined engineering groups to ensure that overall simulator performance and quality standards are achieved.

• Maintain currency with the latest domestic and international flight simulator regulations and technologies.

• Provide technical content for proposals and technical specifications.

Essential Skills

• 4-5 years of experience, preferably in developing/integrating flight dynamic models and creating Qualification Test Guides (QTGs) in the flight simulation industry.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

• Experience with feedback control systems.

• Experience with real-time modeling.

• Proficiency with modern software systems, including C/C++, Python, Linux, Git.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Rigorous understanding of servo control and stability.

• In-depth understanding of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft flight control systems.

• Knowledge of motion, vibration, and buffet simulation methods.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

• Strategic innovator with critical thinking skills.

• Strong work ethic, accountability, and integrity.

• Professional and diplomatic demeanor.

• Ability to travel for extended periods domestically and internationally up to 25% annually.

• Preferred experience designing 6DOF motion systems and/or control loading systems.

• Field experience with aircraft testing.

• Piloting knowledge of fixed-wing and/or rotary-wing aircraft.

Work Environment

The position follows a 9/80 work schedule and is onsite. The work involves collaborating with a large organization, offering a competitive market environment. The work is unique and interesting, with opportunities for continued growth and learning.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Daytona Beach, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

mental,dental,vision 401k relocation package

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Daytona Beach,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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