Software Engineer (IT)

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Software Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and identifying improvements by planning, implementing, and monitoring software framework solutions.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful APIs and web services using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.
• Build responsive front-end interfaces using React.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks.
• Participate in system design discussions and translate requirements into well-structured technical solutions.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on new features, architectural improvements, and performance optimizations.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies to guide modernization efforts and product scalability.
• Integrate with internal and third-party systems, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange.
• Diagnose and resolve application issues through root-cause analysis and efficient troubleshooting.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to code reviews, testing automation, and documentation.
• Provide occasional after-hours support for production deployments or critical system issues.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively and communicate progress clearly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Travel when required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent industry experience

• 2+ years of professional experience in software development
• 1+ years working with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js)

• Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and modern web standards
• Experience with React.js, hooks, and state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, or Context API)
• Backend experience with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB
• Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, or similar service models
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization best practices (JWT, OAuth, SSO)
• Experience using Git, GitHub, or Azure DevOps for version control and collaboration
• Familiarity with Docker or containerized deployments preferred
• Experience writing and maintaining unit/integration tests (Jest, Vite, Cypress, etc.)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and agile workflows
• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.