Lead Real-Time Aerospace Simulation Engineer

Draper; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Principal Simulation Engineer to design, validate, and maintain dynamic simulations and real-time frameworks for rapid assessment and testing of complex aerospace systems.

The role may lead a small team or work independently, develops simulation CONOPs, interfaces, and requirements, and integrates 3D visualization tools. Applicants must obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field is required or strongly preferred.
• PhD. is preferred for this role.
• Significant experience with C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink required.

Responsibilities

• Architect, integrate, verify and validate system-level simulations within aerospace project lifecycles.
• Lead a small team or work independently on simulation projects.
• Develop simulation CONOPs, use cases, and requirements; write and automate test plans.

Skills

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

3D visualization tools

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

PhD. preferred

Tools

Linux environment (Bash, GCC, GNU Make, GDB)

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Principal Simulation Engineer to design, validate, and maintain dynamic simulations and real-time frameworks for rapid assessment and testing of complex aerospace systems.

The role may lead a small team or work independently, develops simulation CONOPs, interfaces, and requirements, and integrates 3D visualization tools. Applicants must obtain and maintain a government security clearance.