Modeling and Simulation Engineer 3

HII's Mission Technologies division • Pocasset, MA

2d • $101,665 - $145,236 • Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Modeling and Simulation Group as a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer to support our rapidly expanding portfolio of autonomous vessels. As HII Unmanned Systems continues to push the boundaries of multi-domain autonomy, one of our primary focuses is the architecture of our underwater and surface vehicles. The M&S Engineer will apply knowledge about hydrodynamics, virtual models, and HII’s unmanned vehicles to develop and execute a digital twin modeling and simulation environment. This will involve integration of vehicle hardware with the simulator and software development to enable a robust virtual testbed for advance autonomy solutions.

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated C++/Python/MATLAB development experience
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and exercise new tools (Data/Image Processing, Machine Learning, SysML)
• Ocean/Marine engineering knowledge: hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, ocean profiles, marine vessels, etc.
• Ability to integrate hardware and software in the loop with simulation environment (establish communication protocols, data verification, robustness measures, etc.)
• Ability to work and succeed within a system engineering applied project.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts (State-space modeling, Probability, Random Processes) to system modeling and simulation
• GUI development experience
• Familiarity/interest in robotic systems and ROS2.
• Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing and analyzing hydrodynamic simulations.
• Data analysis and visualization experience.
• Previous simulation experience with HWIL development, Gaming Engines, etc.
• Experience developing analytical models of discrete and continuous physical systems
• Linux system use and programming.
• Experience developing with UDP and TCP
• Experience with Kalman filtering, search algorithms, trajectory planning, and control systems.
• Design of experiments for simulation/tank/at-sea testing
• Exposure to CFD Tools: Solidworks, Star CCM, OpenFOAM, FINE

Responsibilities

• Develops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models.
• Develops software that simulates behavior of users and systems.
• Develops, integrates and uses graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.
• Models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and provides decision support for alternative architectures.
• Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.
• May build and design training models.
• Develop, codify, and test virtual models for vehicles, sensors, actuators, and auxilary equipment in a hydrodynamic simulation environment.
• Create/enhance virtual worlds for fully integrated mission simulation.
• Support development and integration of modeling and simulation standards into company processes.
• Set-up, perform, and analyze hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulations to support various projects and applications in the business.
• Further develop hardware, software, and model in the loop capabilities with the simulation environment.
• Assist in the solution of difficult problems involved in areas of assignment.
• At times, support the development of advanced software including autonomy behaviors, path planning, and flight control.

Benefits

• HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats.
• Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED