Simulation Systems Engineer (Electrical Engineering Background)

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a Full Time Professional to design and maintain simulators and support equipment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience.

This hands-on role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and PRO-E, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication capabilities. Responsibilities include overseeing readiness procedures, conducting maintenance, and integrating complex systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience required.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, PRO-E, or similar Design/Drafting.
• Ability to design, implement, modify, operate, and maintain real-time simulators.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain fixed and motion base simulators.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical, video, audio, and network systems.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance on simulator devices.

Skills

AutoCAD

PRO-E

Design and Drafting

Problem-solving

Team building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Complex electronic test equipment

Job description

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Full Time Professional Hampton, VA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1554

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implementation, modification, operation, and maintenance of fixed based and motion base simulators and support equipment.
• Oversee Readiness Procedures, Preventive Maintenance, and Corrective Maintenance on simulator devices.
• Direct simulator hardware reconfiguration and/or modification.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, modify and repair electromechanical, video, audio, and/or network systems using maintenance publications and wiring diagrams.
• Work with technicians, employ use of complex electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multi-meter, fiber optic test equipment, temperature probes, computer based troubleshooting systems, power meters, CAT5 and CAT6 network cabling testing.
• Troubleshoot and replace complex electronics components such as analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog circuit modules, VMEbus Data Acquisition systems, and Fiber Optics systems.
• Troubleshoot and update Linux and Windows based operating systems during replacement and/or re-configuration of simulation computers and network systems.
• Develop panel layout and designs.
• Integrate Hardware-in-the-loop real-time simulation components and systems.
• Model and apply engineering methods and techniques to the design, development, integration, qualification and/or support of the simulator systems.
• Effectively describes hardware, software, and simulator subsystems problems to management.
• Oversee records of all maintenance and operations activities, and reports on them.
• Support operations, maintenance, and training operations during weekends and off-shift hours when required.
• Prepare documentation or provide inputs for creating documentation as required.
• Develop quality components and ensure that created module meets all performance, quality, reliability and functional requirements by analyzing and troubleshooting issues.

Position Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• A CANDIDATE MUST BE EITHER A U.S. CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT.
• No security clearance required.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university is a hard requirement.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Hands‑on AutoCAD, PRO‑E or other similar Design/Drafting experience.
• Be able to design, implement, modify, operate, and maintain real‑time simulators, simulation systems and support equipment.
• Interest or experience in conducting non‑standard electronics tests, constructing breadboards, performing modifications to simulation systems, compiling/processing engineering test data, and performing complex operations and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong team building skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry work experience.
• Electro‑Mechanical Engineering background desired.
• Experience with Image Generator (IG) technologies desired.
• Knowledge of Common Image Generator Interface (CIGI) desired.
• Experience with video switching support hardware desired.
• Experience with process improvement techniques and application.
• Knowledge of embedded real‑time system operations and configurations.
• Experience with electronics, avionics, mechanics, hydraulic systems, or electronic fabrication is desired.