Flight Compute Software-in-the-Loop Simulation Engineer

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. 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 Flight Computer Software-in-the-Loop Simulation Engineer designs, develops and refines dynamic models, simulations and computing infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of new flight computers and aerospace vehicles. Simulation applications range from high-level vehicle simulations to software unit testing. The ideal applicant will have knowledge of dynamic modeling in Matlab and Simulink as well as high performance computing experience including Linux bash scripting and container orchestration. Python software development experience is needed as well. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities - Model operational environments, perform studies via computer simulation and recommend alternative architectures. - Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks 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.