AD&D Systems Modeling and Simulation Engr Sr

Job Summary

The Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer within Advanced Design & Development (AD&D) is responsible for developing high-fidelity simulation models and environments that support aircraft system integration, flight simulator development, and certification activities for future Part 23 aircraft. This role will focus on creating and validating models for avionics, flight controls, propulsion, mechanical, electrical, and other aircraft systems. These models will be used in early design evaluation and integration testing in an System Integration Lab / Iron Bird environment, and also for simulator-based verification. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure models accurately represent real-world performance and meet FAA certification requirements. 

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

 

·   Analyze experimental data to identify sources of errors, validate results, and improve models of systems and equipment.

·     Collaborate with avionics, flight controls, propulsion, mechanical, electrical, software, and certification teams to define modeling requirements and ensure compliance with Part 23 standards.

·     Collaboratively develop and maintain system and equipment-level models that simulate the behavior and performance of nominal, off-nominal, and malfunctioning/failure operating conditions.

·    Coordinate closely with subject matter experts from flight controls, avionics, electrical, mechanical, and powerplant systems.

·     Design and implement simulation environments for flight simulators and integration test labs.

·     Develop automated workflows for model execution, data analysis, and reporting.

·     Develop efficient methods to feed flight test data back into simulation models of various fidelity and complexity.

·     Document modeling assumptions, validation results, and integration procedures for internal and regulatory use.

·   Support integration testing and troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems in simulated and hardware-in-the-loop environments.

·     Travel up to 15% may be required.

·     Validate models against lab test and flight test data to ensure accuracy and reliability.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

·      Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related STEM discipline.

·      Master’s degree in a related discipline, preferred.

·      4-7 years of experience in modeling and simulation for aerospace, automotive, or similar systems.

·      Ability to validate models using lab and flight test data.

·      Advanced data science skills.

·      Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

·      Excellent work planning and issue resolution skills

·      Experience architecting complex distributed and real-time software frameworks. 

·     Experience in developing both low and high-fidelity system models spanning both early concept activities up to detailed design activities.

·      Experience using simulation and analysis for certification credit.

·      Experience validating complex models.

·      Experience with automated testing frameworks and data analysis tools.

·      Experience with developing, training, and optimizing neural networks or other machine learning models in the context of systems modeling.

·      Experience with experimental data processing and reduction techniques.

·      Experience with flight simulator development and integration.

·      Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and integration test labs.

·      Experience with National Instruments tools and software.

·      Expert level knowledge of Matlab, Simulink, Python, and C++.

·      Familiarity with ASTM standards for fixed wing aircraft.

·      Familiarity with system development standards.

·      Familiarity with system safety analytical methods and processes.

·      Previous aircraft certification program experience.

·      Previous clean sheet design and early development program experience.

·     Previous experience developing system models and simulations, including off-nominal operating conditions and failure modes.

·      Private pilot certificate or personal aviation experience.

·      Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and Python.

·      Startup or rapid development program experience.

·      Strong understanding of aircraft systems and FAA Part 23 certification requirements.

·      Strong understanding of fundamentals of fixed-wing aircraft systems.

·      Strong understanding of the fundamentals of Differential Equations and their numerical solutions methods, electrical circuits, kinematics, and dynamic systems.

·      Strong verbal and written communication skills.

 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

 

·      Adaptability & Resilience

·      Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

·      Attention to Detail

·      Cross-functional Collaboration

·      Effective Communication

·      Technical Expertise in Modeling & Simulation

 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. 

 

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

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