UAS Modeling & Simulation Engineer – MATLAB/Simulink Hybrid

Connexion Systems and Engineering, Inc.; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 171,924,000 - 272,214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

10 days PTO

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering seeks a Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support UAS integration into the U.S. National Airspace System using MATLAB/Simulink. You will develop, validate, and execute large-scale models, perform Monte Carlo analyses, and report findings to sponsors and collaborators.

The role emphasizes problem solving, clear technical communication, and the ability to work with government partners in a hybrid environment. Prior aviation experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Approximately 2+ years of modeling, simulation, or engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Experience specifying, developing, debugging, testing, and executing models and simulations.
• Experience with statistical methods and simulation.
• Familiarity with a compiled or object-oriented programming language such as C/C++, Java, Python, or similar.
• Experience working in both Windows and Linux development environments.
• Familiarity with Git or another revision control system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present technical findings to sponsors, collaborators, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and contribute effectively within a small engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, upgrade, verify, validate, and exercise modeling and simulation tools.
• Design, develop, assess, and refine models of system components, including sensors, tracking systems, collision-avoidance algorithms, pilot response, and vehicle dynamics.
• Conduct large-scale Monte Carlo and statistical simulations using cluster computing environments.
• Analyze simulation results and investigate failure conditions and system behavior.
• Debug and test software in Windows and Linux environments.
• Integrate new and legacy components into simulation architectures.
• Plan, execute, document, and present analysis results.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, external partners, and government sponsors.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and presentations.
• Gradually take on increased responsibility for direct sponsor interaction and technical presentations.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Modeling & simulation

C/C++/Java/Python

Communication skills

Windows/Linux development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Connexion Systems & Engineering seeks a Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support UAS integration into the U.S. National Airspace System using MATLAB/Simulink. You will develop, validate, and execute large-scale models, perform Monte Carlo analyses, and report findings to sponsors and collaborators.

The role emphasizes problem solving, clear technical communication, and the ability to work with government partners in a hybrid environment. Prior aviation experience is helpful but not required.