Simulation and Visualization Engineer

Draper•Cambridge, MA

2d•$62,500 - $140,000

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its multidisciplinary teams develop solutions to national challenges across areas including military defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering. A System Modeling & Simulation Engineer 1 designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure used to assess, integrate, and test complex systems. Applications range from high-level behavioral simulations for visualizing and evaluating system concepts to high-fidelity real-time simulations and Hardware-in-the-Loop infrastructure for system and software development, integration, testing, and sustainment. The position involves modeling operational environments and conducting computer simulation studies with guidance. It also performs modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks to assess system survivability, effectiveness, and performance in engagement- and mission-level scenarios. The engineer prepares and delivers presentations to gather data and communicate results, and may perform other duties as assigned. Applicants selected for the position must obtain and maintain a government security clearance; an active clearance is preferred. The position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The stated US base salary range is $62,500 to $140,000. Draper describes programs intended to support work-life balance, including workplace flexibility, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
0–2 years of Systems Engineering or related experience.
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 and a 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 formulate debugging strategies for complex systems.
Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink or other simulation tools and C/C++ software development in Unix/Linux and Windows environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Active security clearance.

Responsibilities

Model operational environments and perform computer simulation studies with guidance.
Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks to assess system survivability, system effectiveness, and overall system performance in engagement- and mission-level scenarios, with guidance.
Prepare and deliver presentations to gather necessary data and communicate intermediate and final results.
Perform other duties as assigned.