Full Flight Simulation Engineer (all genders)

Airport Oberpfaffenhofen Fixed-Term - 2 years Full-time 2024-0176

This is what drives you

You have a clear idea of what you want: To contribute to the vision of safe and energy-efficient flying, in a team of like-minded aviation enthusiasts who are determined to shape the future of aviation.

This is what you can do

Simulator Development and Design:

  • Accountable for the complete lifecycle of the D328eco training simulator, from concept and design through to operational deployment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and review technical specifications that accurately  describe the D328eco´s performance, systems and flight dynamics.
  • Specify and detail aircraft-specific features into the simulator, ensuring that visual, motion, control, and system behaviors mirror the D328eco aircraft.
  •  Act as the focal point for the compilation and provisioning of the comprehensive simulator data package required by the simulator manafacturer


Testing, Qualification, and Compliance:

  • Lead the testing and validation of the simulator, designing protocols that thoroughly assess accuracy, reliability, and system functionality.
  • Ensure simulators meet or exceed regulatory requirements (e.g., EASA CS FSTD, FAA Part 60) for the D328eco, preparing and maintaining qualification documentation.
  • Partner with regulatory bodies to achieve and maintain simulator certification, staying updated on changes to regulatory standards affecting the D328eco.


Operational Maintenance and Support:

  • Provide lifecycle support for D328eco simulators, including troubleshooting, updates, and technical modifications as required.
  • Regularly evaluate simulator performance against evolving D328eco operational requirements and user feedback, implementing adjustments for optimal training fidelity.


Project Leadership and Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Take a lead role in planning and managing the simulator development timeline, balancing quality, budget, and delivery milestones.
  • Collaborate closely with D328eco program engineers, flight test teams, simulator manufacturer and regulatory bodies to incorporate aircraft updates, modifications, and feedback into the simulator.
  • Act as the primary point of accountability for simulator-related decisions and ensure alignment with D328eco program objectives.

You’ll bring this with you

  • Bachelor´s degree or higher in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience with full-flight simulator development, with direct experience on programs similar to the D328eco or other turbo prop regional aircraft.
  • Deep understanding of aircraft systems, flight physics, and aerodynamics, specifically applied to flight simulation.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements for flight simulators, including EASA CS-FSTD and FAA Part 60
  • Strong project management skills and accountability for meeting program objectives within scope and budget.

This is who we are

We are an aircraft manufacturer with a strong heritage looking to continue our story. Headquartered to the west of Munich, we are recognized by international aviation authorities as a development, manufacturing and maintenance company, That is why today we are focusing our full energy on developing and manufacturing a new generation of technically advanced aircraft in Germany. Share with us the vision and ambition to drive the transformation of flying and to make our contribution to safe and energy-efficient air transport.

We are looking forward to your application!

Deutsche Aircraft GmbH
Human Resources
Airport Oberpfaffenhofen
82234 Weßling - Germany
www.deutscheaircraft.com/careers