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Job Description:

Principal Systems Engineer Location:

Orlando, Florida (Onsite) Role Overview As a Principal Engineer, you will serve as the technical authority for a strategic rotary-wing simulator trainer program. Reporting to the Program Manager, you will own the overall technical solution and act as the lead for the entire program, guiding it from design through delivery. This role is similar to a Chief Engineer or senior Systems Engineering leader, responsible for the technical supervision of design, development, testing, and production. Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the technical solution design and architecture for the program.

Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary engineering team, including software, hardware, systems, and test efforts.

Drive technical decisions and execution, ensuring integration across all teams.

Ensure adherence to cost estimates and delivery within the required schedule.

Verify compliance with specifications and manage requirements traceability.

Serve as the primary technical liaison for internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers.

Estimate work packages and support proposal development.

Mentor and develop engineering talent within the team.

Support delivery, installation, and onsite testing, which includes international travel.

Required Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Simulation, or a related discipline.

Experience:

10+ years of experience in hardware or software development related to modeling and simulation.3-5+ years in an engineering leadership role.

Strong systems engineering background with experience in systems design and documentation.

Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Experience with distributed simulation architectures and training systems.

Familiarity with acquisition processes, standards, and compliance requirements.

Technical Skills:

Extensive knowledge of hardware and software systems integration.

Deep understanding of modeling and simulation principles (e.g., HLA/RTI, DIS).Proficiency with requirements management tools such as Jama and documentation tools like Confluence.

Experience with development tools including Atlassian JIRA, Linux, and Windows.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, ICDs, and wiring diagrams. Preferred QualificationsDirect experience qualifying FFS Level D or FTD Level 3 training devices.

Experience with flight simulation systems, rotorcraft technologies, or Garmin G5000 integration.

Knowledge of visual system qualification criteria and motion/controls cueing.

Experience with international deployment logistics.

Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).Work Environment This position requires the ability to travel within the US and internationally, with travel expected to be less than 25%. A current passport or the ability to obtain one is required. The physical demands are representative of a standard office environment. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered. UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state. PDN-a27d0dfe-6e35-40e7-93be-b793b768298b