Simulation Engineer

Draper • Cambridge, MA

1d • $75,000 - $156,000

About The Position

A System Modeling & Simulation Engineer 2 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.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees