Aerospace Real-Time Flight Compute Simulation Engineer

Draper Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,300 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Flight Compute Software-in-the-Loop Simulation Engineer. The role involves designing and developing dynamic models and simulations for flight computers. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, significant experience in C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink, and strong problem-solving skills. The position requires obtaining a government security clearance. Excellent salary range with various work-life balance initiatives offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Systems Engineering or related experience.
• Professional software development experience in a multi-disciplinary, team setting.
• Significant experience with C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and refine models for flight computers and aerospace vehicles.
• Architect, integrate, verify and validate simulation components.
• Develop simulation requirements, and automate test plans.

Skills

Dynamic modeling in Matlab

Python software development

Linux bash scripting

C/C++

Container orchestration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading aerospace engineering firm in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Flight Compute Software-in-the-Loop Simulation Engineer. The role involves designing and developing dynamic models and simulations for flight computers. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, significant experience in C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink, and strong problem-solving skills. The position requires obtaining a government security clearance. Excellent salary range with various work-life balance initiatives offered.