The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory

Simulation Engineer

Cambridge, Middlesex County · Full-time

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About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Prepare, document, and deliver presentations to gather necessary data and communicate intermediate and final results.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
  • Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Experience with analytical methods, approaches, and data visualization.
  • Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Understanding of software development, simulation, dynamics, control theory, and hardware interfaces.
  • Master's degree preferred.

Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent mathematical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Compensation

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is
  • Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Benefits

  • Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
  • 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.
  • Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
  • To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.

Visa & Work Authorization

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