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Draper · 2 months ago

Hardware In The Loop Simulation Systems Engineer

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The Hardware In The Loop Simulation Systems Engineer designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and testing of complex systems.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

ModelingSimulationMATLAB/SimulinkC/C++ developmentHardware-in-the-loop testingLinux operating systemsAnalytical methodsControl theoryDebugging strategiesHardware debuggingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationTime management

Required

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

3-5 years of Systems Engineering or related experience

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

Familiarity with interface specifications for SPI, I2C, MIL-STD-1553, RS-232, RS-422, and Ethernet

Understanding of synchronization protocols such as PTP

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

Preferred

Master's degree

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

Experience with MATLAB/Simulink

Experience with Real Time operating systems

Experience with Hardware in the Loop simulation development and testing

Experience with Linux operating systems

Hardware debugging experience (Oscilloscope and/or logic analyzer)

Desire to work on mission critical, cutting edge problems and solve them

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga

Health and finance workshops

Off site social events

Discounts to local museums and cultural activities

Company

Draper

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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.

Founded in 1938

Cambridge, MA, US

1001-5000 employees