Boeing · 19 hours ago
Visual Systems Specialist (Flight Simulation)
USA - Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expThe Boeing Company is seeking a Visual Systems Specialist (Flight Simulation) to join the Miami Training Campus team. This role involves maintaining and verifying flight simulator training device visual system compliance, contributing to certification and safety, and leading visual system upgrades within a multi-program simulator fleet.
AerospaceIndustrial
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Maintain simulator visual systems (Collins EP-1000/8000/8100, CAE Tropos/Prodigy) in accordance with OEM requirements and company procedures
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, firmware, and software issues for projectors, GPUs, video processors, and image generation engines, coordinate vendor support and corrective actions
Produce and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, test reports, calibration procedures, maintenance guides, and compliance artifacts
Execute and verify regular backups and emergency recovery procedures for visual system software, content, and configuration data
Maintain, update, and validate airport/scene models on a scheduled basis; prepare and manage supporting documentation in compliance with Boeing standards
Manage airport scenes by adding and editing clutter files, ground-traffic scenarios, and visual/navigation aids to ensure operational fidelity
Perform geometric alignment and image processing tasks, including edge blending, color balancing, and geometry tuning for multi-projector and multi-channel displays
Tune visual ground-segment parameters and execute visual qualification tests to validate fidelity, latency, and performance against acceptance criteria
Lead visual systems upgrade and update projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, risk mitigation, and verification activities
Support preparation and execution of initial, recurrent, and special simulator evaluations by ensuring visual system compliance and operational readiness
Improve visual system performance, reliability, and maintainability through proactive analysis, corrective actions, and process improvements
Manage visual system spares inventory and address obsolescence issues; coordinate procurements and lifecycle planning as required
Implement and verify OEM service bulletins and firmware/software updates related to visual subsystems
Establish and maintain effective communication channels among Device Managers, Simulation Technicians, and campus Engineering teams; provide timely technical reports and status updates to support operational transparency and collaboration
Provide periodic technical support and troubleshooting for diverse flight simulation systems during pilot training sessions as required
Qualification
Required
Associate degree + 3 years of related experience, or Bachelor's degree + 1 year of related experience
Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware and software domains (projectors, GPUs, video processors, image generators, networking)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience producing technical documentation and status reports
Ability to work onsite at the Miami Training Campus and support occasional off-hours or on-call activities
Flexibility to work varying shifts and overtime as required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience with commercial image generators and visual software stacks (e.g., Collins EP-series, CAE Tropos/Prodigy)
Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience supporting visual/image-generation systems for full flight simulators or closely related simulation/visualization environments
Practical experience with projector-based display systems, multi-projector edge blending/warping, color balancing, and geometric alignment for domes, cylinders, and collimated systems
Experience developing and executing visual performance and qualification tests (brightness/uniformity, contrast, colorimetry, geometric accuracy, latency/temporal response)
Familiarity with regulatory and certification processes for FSTDs and related visual compliance requirements
Experience managing airport/scene databases, including clutter files, ground traffic scenarios, and navigational visual aids
Scripting or programming skills in Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or similar for calibration automation and tooling
Knowledge of optical measurement methods and metrics (MTF, photometry, colorimetry) and experience using metrology tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address regulatory or operational challenges effectively
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Boeing
Boeing offers commercial, defense airplanes, space, security systems, and global services.
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