Orlando Engineering Jobs Expand

One high-tech company's expansion is helping to create Orlando engineering jobs.

Engineering & Computer Simulations, Inc. recently announced its plans to expand its local operation, workforce and facilities at the Central Florida Research Park. The company has already added nine jobs to its engineering and technical staff this year, and plans to add several more positions during the near future.

According to an article by the Orlando Sentinel, the company also expanded its operations into a building adjacent to its headquarters, which will house ECS's art and creative team. The company's need to expand comes from a strong increase in business and demand for its computer-based interactive training systems for the armed forces and Department of Energy.

The Central Florida Research Park, which is located next to the University of Central Florida, serves as the center of the region's simulation training industry. It is considered the largest group of military training operations in the nation.

ECS is considered one of the fastest-growing companies in the high-tech training industry. The Orlando-based company specializes in computer-based virtual training for combat trauma medical care, war-game combat skills, emergency management operations and homeland security tactics.

The company has managed to more than triple its workforce during the past few years. ECS currently employs more than 50 workers in the Orlando area, including engineers, technicians and other technical support personnel.

ECS also has an operation in Kansas related to a contract with the Army at Fort Leavenworth. During 2009, the company landed a deal with the Army's Simulation & Training Technology Center in Orlando for combat medicine training.