Pilatus Flugzeugwerke is recruiting a Principal Engineer for Flight Physics Simulation at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland. The role covers coordination of specialists working on flight-simulation training-device qualification and flight modelling, including oversight of aircraft-system and flight-dynamics models. The vacancy, listed on 3 November, also includes responsibility for qualification documentation, project bids and customer support.
The position calls for a relevant master’s degree, at least 10 years of professional experience and people-management experience. Applicants are also expected to have experience with C++, Python and MATLAB/Simulink, as well as flight-simulation qualification frameworks.
The engineer would support the technical models used to qualify training devices against EASA, FAA and ICAO requirements. The listing does not identify a specific aircraft programme or disclose the size of the team to be managed.