Simulation Engineer

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Cambridge, MA, USA
In-Office
63K-156K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Biotech • Cybersecurity • Quantum Computing • Defense
Our Mission: Ensure our nations security and prosperity by delivering transformative solutions.
The Role
Designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and simulation infrastructure for complex systems. Models operational environments, analyzes system survivability, effectiveness, and performance in mission scenarios, and recommends architecture and optimization improvements. Documents and presents findings while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The role involves simulation, dynamics, control theory, software development, hardware interfaces, and potentially MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Linux kernel development, and embedded communication protocols.
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Overview:

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. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

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.

Job Description:

Duties/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.
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.
• 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.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
Experience
3-5 years of Systems Engineering or related experience.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$62,500.00 - $156,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. 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 www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of Systems Engineering or related experience
  • Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Understanding of software development, simulation, dynamics, control theory, and hardware interfaces
  • Experience with analytical methods, approaches, and data visualization
  • Ability to collaborate within diverse and multidisciplinary teams
  • Master's degree
  • Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink or other simulation tools
  • C/C++ software development in Unix/Linux and Windows environments
  • Linux kernel development and kernel drivers
  • Familiarity with SPI, I2C, MIL-STD-1553, RS-232, RS-422, and Ethernet interface specifications
  • Understanding of synchronization protocols such as PTP
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance
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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
5,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1933

What We Do

We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia. We work on teams as prime contractors or subcontractors and participate as collaborators in consortia. Our strong commitment to delivering working solutions allows us to apply ourselves to a variety of domains from space to undersea — and many areas in between.

Why Work With Us

At Draper, our diverse teams are comprised of engineers, scientists, program managers, and administrative professionals who are dedicated to pioneering solutions that push boundaries.

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