Flight Compute Software-in-the-Loop Simulation Engineer
About The Position
A Flight Computer Software-in-the-Loop Simulation Engineer designs, develops and refines dynamic models, simulations and computing infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of new flight computers and aerospace vehicles. Simulation applications range from high-level vehicle simulations to software unit testing. The ideal applicant will have knowledge of dynamic modeling in Matlab and Simulink as well as high performance computing experience including Linux bash scripting and container orchestration. Python software development experience is needed as well.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with analytical methods, approaches, and data visualization.
- Excellent mathematical skills.
- Ability to collaborate within a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to quickly understand and integrate new software APIs
- Ability to efficiently triage, debug, and fix software and hardware integration issues
- Ability to develop systems with human factors, UI/UX, usability requirements.
- Knowledge and familiarity with aerospace systems and related sciences.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
- 5-7 years of Systems Engineering or related experience.
- Professional software development experience in a multi-disciplinary, team setting
- Significant experience with C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink.
- Software development experience in a multi-disciplinary, team setting
- Experience with C/C++
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
- Experience with the Linux operating system, including bash scripting, operating system administration
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, containerization and virtualization
- Ability to develop test plans, software development plans, and document test results
- Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
- Current In-Scope Top Secret Clearance Required.
- Onsite in Cambridge, MA only.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
- Experience with Real Time operating systems is a plus
Responsibilities
- Model operational environments, perform studies via computer simulation and recommend alternative architectures.
- Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks assess system survivability, system effectiveness, and overall system performance in engagement / mission-level scenarios.
- Architect, integrate, verify and validate components of a simulation in the context of a larger aerospace project life cycle.
- Develop simulation requirements, writing and automating test plans.
- Develop real-time hardware interfaces and integrate legacy software models
- Develop new software models with subject matter experts.
- Integrate 3D visualization tools, develop and maintain an in house real time software framework.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work.
- Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
