Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Posting Date: 12 Dec 2024

City: Roma

Location:

Roma, IT, 131

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Aerospace & Defence

Level of experience: Junior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Modelling and Simulation Engineer to join its office in ROME within the Aerospace & Defence Division.

Mission

The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining flight simulation systems and advanced flight control systems.

Key Accountabilities

Design and Development:
- Develop and integrate advanced flight simulation systems for pilot training and system testing.
- Design flight control systems, including autopilot and stability augmentation systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Create detailed design documents, technical specifications, and system architectures.
Testing and Validation:
- Conduct rigorous testing and validation of flight simulators and control systems to ensure performance and reliability.
- Utilize simulation software and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing methods to validate system functionality.
- Analyze test data and provide detailed reports and recommendations for system improvements.
Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively with software engineers, hardware engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate flight systems and simulators with broader aerospace projects.
- Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and project planning sessions.
- Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders.
Maintenance and Upgrades:
- Perform regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and updates on existing flight simulators and control systems.
- Implement upgrades and enhancements to improve system performance and incorporate new technologies.
- Ensure all systems comply with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
Documentation and Training:
- Develop comprehensive user manuals, technical documentation, and training materials for flight simulation systems.
- Conduct training sessions for end-users, including pilots and maintenance personnel, on the operation and maintenance of flight systems.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

- Proven experience in designing and developing flight control systems and simulators.
- Hands-on experience with simulation software and HIL testing.
- Strong understanding of aerodynamics, flight mechanics, and avionics systems.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python.
- Familiarity with CAD software and tools such as SolidWorks or CATIA.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Flight Instructor, FAA certifications) are a plus.

Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.