Principal Simulation Engineer

Draper•Cambridge, MA

1d•$82,300 - $245,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Principal System Modeling & Simulation 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.
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.
Professional software development experience in a multi-disciplinary, team setting
Significant experience with C/C++ and Matlab/Simulink
Ability to quickly understand and integrate new software APIs
Ability to efficiently triage, debug, and fix software\hardware integration issues
Experience developing systems where human factors, UI/UX, and usability trade off with engineering and business demands
Knowledge and familiarity with aerospace systems and related sciences

Nice To Haves

Proficient in C/C++ development in a Linux environment (Bash, GCC, GNU Make, GDB, etc.).
Experience with communications protocols and hardware drivers
Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink
Familiarity with GNC systems and 6DOF dynamics
Experience in presenting test results to customers
Experience with engineering team leadership
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Responsibilities

Architect, integrate, verify and validate system-level simulations in the context of a larger aerospace project life cycle.
May working independently or lead a small team of engineers.
Develop simulation CONOPs, use cases, and requirements.
Design a simulation architecture, including internal and external interfaces, facilities, infrastructure, and models, to satisfy requirements.
Write and automate test plans.
Develop real-time hardware interfaces, integrate legacy software models, and develop new software models.
Acts as a subject matter expert in System Modeling and Simulation engineering.
Integrate 3D visualization tools.
Development and maintain an in house real-time software framework.
Performs other duties as assigned.