Emulation Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Department 489 is part of the Integrated Power Systems (IPS) Directorate, responsible for developing the COLUMBIA Class (CLB) state-of-the-art electric drive propulsion system. D489 focuses on the development and construction support of the electric drive system, including drives, controls, and power distribution. The Emulation Lab within D489 manages computer systems used for testing components of the electric drive propulsion system. These systems run in real-time to mimic propulsion system performance, utilizing MATLAB/Simulink models to emulate components or environmental conditions. The lab also supports the development, upgrading, and testing of these real-time systems.

This role involves working cooperatively with customers and support departments, with responsibility for the execution and oversight of the Emulation computer systems. Responsibilities include lab testing and troubleshooting of RTPE and LTE systems, integration and testing of propulsion system model upgrades, supporting hardware and software procurement, integration and troubleshooting of upgraded hardware and software, and developing/maintaining Emulation Lab documentation, requirements, and test procedures. Work is primarily in a lab environment, with occasional industrial settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• 0-4 years post-graduate engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and hold a DOD Secret security clearance
• Working with Linux OS, Windows OS.
• Working and debugging Real Time applications and systems.
• Working with Matlab scripting and modeling.
• Understand, modify and troubleshoot emulated systems.
• Understand, develop, modify and troubleshoot low-level hand code and drivers.
• Experience with MS products including Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills in a technology design environment
• Time manage multiple projects
• Must be curious, self-driven and willing to learn

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in computer engineering or related field
• Experience with systems engineering functions
• Working with C/C++ code
• Project experience with embedded systems.
• Experience interacting with Navy customers

Responsibilities

• Lab testing and troubleshooting of the RTPE and LTE systems to verify proper operation before deployment to test locations.
• Work on computer systems in a lab environment, though sometimes in an industrial setting.
• Integration and test of propulsion system model upgrades running in real-time.
• Support hardware (HW) and software (SW) identification, selection and procurement efforts in response to component obsolescence and general upgrades.
• Integration, troubleshooting and test of upgraded HW & SW.
• Develop and maintain Emulation Lab design/upgrade documentation, requirements, and test procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level