Simulation Engineer: Real-Time Modeling & HIL (Cambridge)

Draper Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 62,500 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Job summary

Draper Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Simulation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain dynamic simulations for system assessment and integration. You will model operational environments, perform simulations, and apply analytical skills to achieve system effectiveness.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, with experience in MATLAB, C/C++, and strong communication skills. Draper offers a collaborative workplace that supports work-life balance through flexible programs and engaging activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with analytical methods and approaches.
• Ability to reason about software designs and formulate debugging strategies.
• 0-2 years of Systems Engineering or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Model operational environments and perform studies via computer simulation.
• Assess system survivability, effectiveness, and overall performance.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate results.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Data visualization

Mathematical skills

Collaboration skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Software development understanding

Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++ development

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

Unix/Linux

Windows environments

Job description

Draper Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Simulation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain dynamic simulations for system assessment and integration. You will model operational environments, perform simulations, and apply analytical skills to achieve system effectiveness.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, with experience in MATLAB, C/C++, and strong communication skills. Draper offers a collaborative workplace that supports work-life balance through flexible programs and engaging activities.