Job Summary

The Integration Specialist is responsible for the technical integration, validation, and deployment of complex, multi-disciplinary simulation platforms. This role ensures seamless knowledge in hardware, software, image generators, synthetic terrain, system networks, audiovisual, cockpit instruments, motion, and control subsystems within high-fidelity avionics training and operational simulation environments.
The Integration Specialist serves as a technical lead during system build, integration, and test phases, working closely with systems engineering, software/hardware developers, manufacturing, test team, configuration manager, and program management teams to deliver mission-ready simulation solutions that meet customer specifications, performance requirements, and quality standards.
The Integration Specialist will also be responsible for monitoring the development and progress of the program and identifying any technical and schedule risks.
 

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Lead integration of hardware and software subsystems into complete simulation platforms.
• Interpret and implement system architecture diagrams, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and engineering drawings.
• Configure servers, workstations, networking infrastructure, and simulation software environments.
• Integrate audiovisual systems, projection systems, motion platforms, control systems, and peripheral devices.
• Perform system-level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Develop integration plans, procedures, and verification test documentation.
• Execute and support all acceptance testing and customer demonstrations.
• Collaborate with systems engineering to validate requirements traceability and system performance.
• Support cybersecurity compliance and secure network configurations where required.
• Provide technical oversight during on-site installation and field deployment.
• Mentor junior integration specialists and technicians.
• Contribute technical input for proposals, risk assessments, and project planning.
• Support software Configuration Management (CM) to track, control, and manage changes to software releases throughout the program lifecycle.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications
 Minimum Requirements     

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer, Systems, or related technical field).
• 10+ years of real-time simulation systems experience in development, integration, troubleshooting, testing, and debugging of complex technical simulation environments.
• Strong knowledge in avionics systems and aircraft operations.
• Strong knowledge in programming (C++, C#, Python, or similar).
• Strong knowledge in development tools (Visual Studio).
• Strong knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, managed switches, firewalls).
• Strong knowledge in simulation networking environments (DIS and HLA).
• Experience with Windows/Linux environments and virtualization platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, system architecture diagrams, and interface documentation.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting expertise across hardware and software domains.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to travel as required for installation and customer support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating immersive technologies (VR/AR/MR).
• Familiarity with game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine) in simulation applications.
• CompTIA Security+, Network+, or equivalent certifications.
• Experience in high-reliability or mission-critical environments.

Essential Mental Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills for documentation, intra-team, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Systems Thinking & Architecture Awareness.
• Technical Leadership.
• Advanced Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration.
• Documentation & Configuration Management.
• Quality & Compliance Discipline.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to operate in a high-paced work environment.

Essential Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 10 pounds.

Equipment/Software/Tools Used

• Computer, phone, and photocopiers.
• Operating Systems & Platforms (Microsoft Windows, Workstation & Server).
• Active Directory environments.
• Domain-based secure network environments.
• Computer operating systems (Linux, Windows, Windows Embedded).
• Networking & Cybersecurity Tools.
• Software requirements gathering and modeling tools.
• Hardware & Integration Equipment.
• Simulation & Visualization Software.
• Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Microsoft Project.
• Microsoft Visio.
• Atlassian Tool Set (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo, Bitbucket).

Other

• Must have an active Secret clearance or be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Candidate must have or be able to obtain a U.S. passport.
• Rare to occasional, short-term, out of state and foreign travel with the team may be required.