Co-op, Simulator Engineering (Spring 2027)
Delta Air Lines
About the Role
Working in a team environment, Simulator Support co-ops design and perform hardware and software modifications to Delta's fleet of flight training devices/simulators, ensuring training devices meet FAA requirements, and pilot training needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Reports to Delta’s manager of simulator engineering.
- Integrates software modifications into flight training devices/simulators in order to maintain commonality with Delta’s fleet of aircraft.
- Designs hardware modifications of the training devices per simulator and aircraft manufacturers’ service bulletins.
- Assists with acceptance testing of new flight training devices/simulators.
- Assists with the annual FAA requalification of the devices.
- Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Undergraduate student (sophomore or above) with a minimum of 30 completed semester hours.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA and ability to maintain it.
- This position requires working for 3 alternating semesters and prohibits concurrent course enrollment.
- Ability to complete 3 alternating rotations in Atlanta, GA:
- Spring 2027 - 1st rotation
- Fall 2027 - 2nd rotation
- Summer 2028 - 3rd rotation
- Working towards a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
- Experience with software editing, code debugging, and revision control using various computer platforms and operating systems.
- Strong technical, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.
- Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must perform with a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
- Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
- At least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.