Computer Engineer (Modeling & Simulation) ATC Systems

ATCSI & Dynamic Science, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCSI & Dynamic Science, Inc. seeks a highly skilled Computer Engineer specializing in Modeling & Simulation to support NAWCAD WOLF’s ATC/LS division in Patuxent River, MD.

You will design and maintain HWIL environments, model multi-sensor radar data processing, and develop synthetic test environments for seamless Navy integration. You will collaborate with government leads and IPTs to transition rapid prototypes to fleet installations, ensuring testability and reliability across shipboard and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a highly related technical field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with a demonstrable background in Modeling & Simulation (M&S) applications.
• Proficiency with simulation frameworks and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys, or equivalent DoD-standard M&S tools).
• Strong understanding of hardware interfaces, network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP), serial communication, and military data bus standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1553).
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded system testing environments.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• HWIL & Simulation Architecture: Design, configure, and maintain hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulation environments to test real-world ATC equipment, including IFF, radar processors, and tactical data links.
• System Modeling: Develop and execute high-fidelity computer simulations to analyze radar propagation, sensor fusion, and airspace integration constraints for both manned and unmanned air combat vehicles.
• Interface Testing: Program and maintain custom interfaces ( drivers, digital and analog signal emulation) to bridge physical tactical hardware with simulated system environments.
• Verification & Validation (V&V): Formulate M&S test strategies to validate system requirements, identify performance gaps, and mitigate technical obsolescence risks in legacy systems like the AN/SPN radar series.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate directly with government engineering leads, IPTs, and configuration managers to transition successful rapid prototypes from laboratory environments to fleet installations.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

RTOS

Embedded systems testing

HWIL simulation

TCP/IP

UDP

MIL-STD-1553

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ansys

DoD-standard M&S tools

Job description

Description

POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

We are seeking a highly skilled Computer Engineer with a strong specialization in Modeling & Simulation (M&S) to support NAWCAD WOLF’s Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATC&LS) Division based out of Patuxent River, MD. In this role, you will perform hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulation engineering, model complex multi-sensor radar data processing networks, and design synthetic test environments. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that shipboard, shore-based, and expeditionary air traffic management systems seamlessly integrate into current and future Navy architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• HWIL & Simulation Architecture: Design, configure, and maintain hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulation environments to test real-world ATC equipment, including Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), radar processors, and tactical data links.


• System Modeling: Develop and execute high-fidelity computer simulations to analyze radar propagation, sensor fusion, and airspace integration constraints for both manned and unmanned air combat vehicles.


• Interface Testing: Program and maintain custom interfaces ( drivers, digital and analog signal emulation) to bridge physical tactical hardware with simulated system environments.


• Verification & Validation (V&V): Formulate M&S test strategies to validate system requirements, identify performance gaps, and mitigate technical obsolescence risks in legacy systems like the AN/SPN radar series.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate directly with government engineering leads, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and configuration managers to transition successful rapid prototypes from laboratory environments to fleet installations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a highly related technical field.


• Experience: 5+ years of engineering experience with a demonstrable background in Modeling & Simulation (M&S) applications.


• Technical Skills:
  
  
  
  • Proficiency with simulation frameworks and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys, or equivalent DoD-standard M&S tools).
  
  
  • Strong understanding of hardware interfaces, network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP), serial communication, and military data bus standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1553).
  
  
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded system testing environments.
  
  
  
  


• Preferred: Knowledge of Naval Air Traffic Control systems, Joint Interoperability standards, or previous experience working within an oLSI framework.


• Citizenship & Security:
  
  
  
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  
  
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.