Principal Simulation Engineer

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Principal System Modeling & Simulation Engineer to design, develop, validate, and maintain dynamic simulations and real-time hardware-in-the-loop infrastructure for aerospace programs.

The role involves leading or guiding a small team, architecting simulation frameworks, developing CONOPs and requirements, and integrating 3D visualization tools to support system concepts from design to test.

Qualifications

• Professional software development experience in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Significant experience with C/C++ and Matlab/Simulink.
• Ability to quickly understand and integrate new software APIs.
• Experience developing systems where human factors, UI/UX, and usability trade offs with engineering and business demands.

Responsibilities

• Architect, integrate, verify and validate system-level simulations in the context of a larger aerospace project life cycle.
• May work independently or lead a small team of engineers.
• Develop simulation CONOPs, use cases, and requirements.
• Design a simulation architecture, including internal and external interfaces, facilities, infrastructure, and models, to satisfy requirements.
• Write and automate test plans.
• Develop real-time hardware interfaces, integrate legacy software models, and develop new software models.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in System Modeling and Simulation engineering.
• Integrate 3D visualization tools, and development and maintain an in house real-time software framework.

Skills

C/C++

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

UI/UX awareness

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering/CS/Math

PhD (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Linux development (GCC, Make, GDB)

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

A Principal System Modeling & Simulation Engineer designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems. Simulation applications range from high-level behavioral simulations for visualization and evaluation of system concepts to high-fidelity real-time simulations and Hardware-in-the-Loop infrastructure to support development, integration, test, and sustainment of systems and software.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Architect, integrate, verify and validate system-level simulations in the context of a larger aerospace project life cycle.
• May working independently or lead a small team of engineers.
• Develop simulation CONOPs, use cases, and requirements.
• Design a simulation architecture, including internal and external interfaces, facilities, infrastructure, and models, to satisfy requirements.
• Write and automate test plans.
• Develop real-time hardware interfaces, integrate legacy software models, and develop new software models.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in System Modeling and Simulation engineering.
• Integrate 3D visualization tools, and
• Development and maintain an in house real-time software framework.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills / Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with analytical methods, approaches, and data visualization.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Ability to collaborate within a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to quickly understand and integrate new software APIs.
• Ability to efficiently triage, debug, and fix software and hardware integration issues.
• Ability to develop systems with human factors, UI/UX, usability requirements.
• Knowledge and familiarity with aerospace systems and related sciences.

Education

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

Experience

• 7-10 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.

Required Qualifications

• Professional software development experience in a multi-disciplinary, team setting.
• Significant experience with C/C++ and Matlab/Simulink.
• Ability to quickly understand and integrate new software APIs.
• Ability to efficiently triage, debug, and fix software/hardware integration issues.
• Experience developing systems where human factors, UI/UX, and usability trade off with engineering and business demands.
• Knowledge and familiarity with aerospace systems and related sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in C/C++ development in a Linux environment (Bash, GCC, GNU Make, GDB, etc.).
• Experience with communications protocols and hardware drivers.
• Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink.
• Familiarity with GNC systems and 6DOF dynamics.
• Experience in presenting test results to customers.
• Experience with engineering team leadership.

Security Clearance

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Job Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139-3563

Salary Range

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$95,000.00 - $245,000.00

EEO Statement

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].