XML Programmer - Vehicles Team

👋About Us

We are seeking a skilled individual with hands-on experience developing for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. The role focuses on implementing aircraft systems and logic using the MSFS SDK, with particular emphasis on XML/RPN behaviors, configuration files, and well-structured package development.

You will work closely with project leads, flight model designers and artists to bring aircraft systems, animations, and interactions to life in a performant, SDK-compliant, and maintainable way.

📝Work Description

As an XML Programmer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining aircraft systems and logic for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. Your work will focus on building reliable, performant, and SDK-compliant systems using XML and RPN, ensuring aircraft behave realistically and interact seamlessly within the simulator.

You will collaborate closely with project leads, flight model designers, and artists to bring aircraft systems, animations, and interactions to life, balancing technical accuracy, maintainability, and performance across both sim platforms.

🥸Responsibilities

Develop and maintain aircraft systems using MSFS SDK XML and RPN logic

Implement and manage Behaviors, Templates, and Components within the MSFS framework

Edit, configure, and maintain MSFS CFG files

Tune aircraft systems, avionics, and interactions through CFG and XML integration

Create, structure, and maintain MSFS package sources (SimObjects, ModelBehaviors, Panels, etc.)

Ensure compatibility across MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024 projects

Debug, optimise, and refine existing systems for stability, realism, and performance

Follow MSFS SDK best practices to support future updates and modular development

• Requirements

Solid knowledge of XML and RPN, specifically within the MSFS SDK

Strong experience working with MSFS Behaviors (animations, logic, interactions)

Ability to edit and manage aircraft configuration files (aircraft.cfg, systems.cfg, panel.cfg)

Ability to create, organise, and maintain MSFS package sources correctly

Good understanding of MSFS project structure and build workflow

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

💪Preferred Qualifications & Traits

Experience with FS24 modular package architecture

Understanding of creating and maintaining modular packages for MSFS 2024

Experience with complex aircraft systems (electrical, fuel, avionics, etc.)

Familiarity with gauges, templates, macros, and reusable SDK components

Prior released MSFS aircraft or mods

❤️What We Offer

Competitive rates.

Opportunity to showcase your work and build your personal portfolio on high-profile, highly detailed aircraft projects.

A supportive, creative, and collaborative team environment.

Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.

Originally posted on Himalayas