Senior System Simulation Engineer

Senior System Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

A Senior 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.

Duties / Responsibilities

Model operational environments, perform studies via computer simulation and recommend alternative architectures.

Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks to assess system survivability, system effectiveness, and overall system performance in engagement / mission-level scenarios.

Architect, integrate, verify and validate components of a simulation in the context of a larger aerospace project life cycle.

Develop simulation requirements, writing and automating test plans.

Develop real-time hardware interfaces and integrate legacy software models

Develop new software models with subject matter experts.

Integrate 3D visualization tools, develop and maintain an in house real time software framework.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills / Abilities

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

5-7 years of Systems Engineering or related experience.

Professional software development experience in a multi-disciplinary, team setting

Significant experience with C / C++ and MATLAB / Simulink.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now.

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