In aerospace and defense, “good communication” isn’t a soft skill—it’s a performance requirement. When a simulator program misses the mark, the root cause is often simple: the supplier and customer weren’t aligned on what success  actually looks like. At Simtek, we’ve learned that the best way to deliver high-quality simulated avionics isn’t to start with hardware. It’s to start with understanding the customer’s needs —clearly, completely, and early. “Need” Isn’t Just a Part