Aerospace Flight-Computer SIL Simulation Engineer

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Flight Computer Software-in-the-Loop Simulation Engineer to design, implement and refine dynamic models, simulations and computing infrastructure for rapid assessment and test of flight computers and aerospace vehicles.

The ideal candidate will have strong MATLAB/Simulink modeling, Linux scripting, container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes) and Python development experience; 5–7 years in systems engineering or related roles are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, Math, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for dynamic modeling and simulations.
• Strong programming experience in C/C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Model operational environments and run computer simulations to evaluate architectures.
• Develop real-time interfaces and validate simulation components.
• Architect and integrate simulation tools within an aerospace project lifecycle.
• Create test plans and automate validation processes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and communicate results clearly.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, Math, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Linux Bash scripting

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Flight Computer Software-in-the-Loop Simulation Engineer to design, implement and refine dynamic models, simulations and computing infrastructure for rapid assessment and test of flight computers and aerospace vehicles.

The ideal candidate will have strong MATLAB/Simulink modeling, Linux scripting, container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes) and Python development experience; 5–7 years in systems engineering or related roles are preferred.