Senior HWIL Simulation Architect for Aerospace

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Principal Digital Engineering HWIL simulation Architect to lead system-level simulations across aerospace domains.

You will design architectures, integrate real-time models, and drive conops, requirements, and test planning with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in systems engineering, strong C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink skills, and a track record of mentorship and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field required; PhD preferred.
• Experience in systems engineering, modeling, and simulation in aerospace or defense domains.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect, integrate, verify, and validate system-level simulations for aerospace projects.
• Lead a team or work independently on HWIL simulation concepts and conops.
• Develop simulation architectures, interfaces, and real-time software frameworks.
• Create and document requirements, use cases, and test plans.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into actionable solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Principal Digital Engineering HWIL simulation Architect to lead system-level simulations across aerospace domains.

You will design architectures, integrate real-time models, and drive conops, requirements, and test planning with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in systems engineering, strong C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink skills, and a track record of mentorship and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced,