Hardware In The Loop Simulation Systems Engineer

Draper Laboratory•Cambridge, MA

48d•$75,000 - $150,000

About The Position

A Hardware In The Loop Simulation Systems Engineer designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems. Simulation applications range from high-level behavioral simulations for visualization and evaluation of system concepts to high-fidelity real-time simulations and Hardware-in-the-Loop infrastructure to support development, integration, test, and sustainment of systems and software.

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.
Understanding of software development, simulation, dynamics, control theory, and hardware interfaces.
Ability to reason about software designs given requirements and to formulate debugging strategies for complex systems.
Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink or other simulation tools, C/C++ software development in Unix/Linux and Windows environments, Linux kernel development, and kernel drivers is also desired.
Familiarity with interface specifications for SPI, I2C, MIL-STD-1553, RS-232, RS-422, and Ethernet.
Understanding of synchronization protocols such as PTP.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
3-5 years of Systems Engineering or related experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Professional software development experience in a multi-disciplinary, team setting
Experience with C/C++
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
Experience with Real Time operating systems is a plus
Experience with Hardware in the Loop simulation development and testing is a plus
Experience with Linux operating systems is preferred
Hardware debugging experience (Oscilloscope and/or logic analyzer) is a plus
Familiarity with various communications standards such as RS-422 is a plus
Familiarity with VHDL is a plus
Desire to work on mission critical, cutting edge problems and solve them is a plus
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Model operational environments, perform studies via computer simulation and recommend alternative architectures with some guidance.
Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks assess system survivability, system effectiveness, and overall system performance in engagement / mission-level scenarios.
Perform studies and simulation analysis with the objective of enhancing and optimizing system performance capabilities.
Prepare, document, and deliver presentations to gather necessary data and communicate intermediate and final results.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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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