Principal Simulation Engineer
$95K - $245K/yr
A Principal System Modeling & Simulation Engineer designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems.
$95K - $245K/yr
A Principal System Modeling & Simulation Engineer designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems.
$95K - $245K/yr
A Principal System Modeling & Simulation Engineer designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems.
Westborough, MA · On-site
$117K - $160K/yr
A global leader in robotics and automation is seeking a Simulation Engineer to join their breakthrough 3D Simulation Team in Westborough, MA. In this transformative, hands-on position, you'll help ...
Westborough, MA · On-site
$117K - $160K/yr
A global leader in robotics and automation is seeking a Simulation Engineer to join their breakthrough 3D Simulation Team in Westborough, MA. In this transformative, hands-on position, you'll help ...
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$95K - $245K/yr
A Principal System Modeling & Simulation Engineer designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems.
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$95K - $245K/yr
A Principal System Modeling & Simulation Engineer designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems.
$100K - $275K/yr
A System Modeling & Simulation Engineer (DMTS) designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems.
$100K - $275K/yr
A System Modeling & Simulation Engineer (DMTS) designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems.
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$100K - $275K/yr
A System Modeling & Simulation Engineer (DMTS) designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems.
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$100K - $275K/yr
A System Modeling & Simulation Engineer (DMTS) designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems.
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$62K - $140K/yr
A System Modeling & Simulation Engineer 1 designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems. Simulation ...
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$62K - $140K/yr
A System Modeling & Simulation Engineer 1 designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems. Simulation ...
$62K - $140K/yr
A System Modeling & Simulation Engineer 1 designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems. Simulation ...
$62K - $140K/yr
A System Modeling & Simulation Engineer 1 designs, develops, validates, and maintains dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems. Simulation ...
As a Staff Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will contribute to the development of modeling and simulation tooling for next-generation aircraft, ensuring robust automated testing and system ...
As a Staff Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will contribute to the development of modeling and simulation tooling for next-generation aircraft, ensuring robust automated testing and system ...
Bedford, MA · On-site
$140K - $190K/yr
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field. 8+ years of professional experience in software development with a focus on modeling, simulation, or ...
Bedford, MA · On-site
$140K - $190K/yr
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field. 8+ years of professional experience in software development with a focus on modeling, simulation, or ...
Join our world-class 3D Simulation Team where you'll leverage advanced virtual modeling tools to ... You'll collaborate with process engineers, design teams, and operations partners to deliver ...
Join our world-class 3D Simulation Team where you'll leverage advanced virtual modeling tools to ... You'll collaborate with process engineers, design teams, and operations partners to deliver ...
Join our world-class 3D Simulation Team where you'll leverage advanced virtual modeling tools to ... You'll collaborate with process engineers, design teams, and operations partners to deliver ...
Join our world-class 3D Simulation Team where you'll leverage advanced virtual modeling tools to ... You'll collaborate with process engineers, design teams, and operations partners to deliver ...
Join our world-class 3D Simulation Team where you'll leverage advanced virtual modeling tools to ... You'll collaborate with process engineers, design teams, and operations partners to deliver ...
Join our world-class 3D Simulation Team where you'll leverage advanced virtual modeling tools to ... You'll collaborate with process engineers, design teams, and operations partners to deliver ...
Join our world-class 3D Simulation Team where you'll leverage advanced virtual modeling tools to ... You'll collaborate with process engineers, design teams, and operations partners to deliver ...
Join our world-class 3D Simulation Team where you'll leverage advanced virtual modeling tools to ... You'll collaborate with process engineers, design teams, and operations partners to deliver ...
Join our world-class 3D Simulation Team where you'll leverage advanced virtual modeling tools to ... You'll collaborate with process engineers, design teams, and operations partners to deliver ...
Join our world-class 3D Simulation Team where you'll leverage advanced virtual modeling tools to ... You'll collaborate with process engineers, design teams, and operations partners to deliver ...
Join our world-class 3D Simulation Team where you'll leverage advanced virtual modeling tools to ... You'll collaborate with process engineers, design teams, and operations partners to deliver ...
Join our world-class 3D Simulation Team where you'll leverage advanced virtual modeling tools to ... You'll collaborate with process engineers, design teams, and operations partners to deliver ...
Join our world-class 3D Simulation Team where you'll leverage advanced virtual modeling tools to ... You'll collaborate with process engineers, design teams, and operations partners to deliver ...
Join our world-class 3D Simulation Team where you'll leverage advanced virtual modeling tools to ... You'll collaborate with process engineers, design teams, and operations partners to deliver ...
$180K - $240K/yr
We are seeking a Staff Simulation Platform Engineer to design and build the next-generation simulation infrastructure that supports aircraft modeling, autonomy development, and hardware-in-the-loop ...
$180K - $240K/yr
We are seeking a Staff Simulation Platform Engineer to design and build the next-generation simulation infrastructure that supports aircraft modeling, autonomy development, and hardware-in-the-loop ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$180K - $240K/yr
We are seeking a Staff Simulation Platform Engineer to design and build the next-generation simulation infrastructure that supports aircraft modeling, autonomy development, and hardware-in-the-loop ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$180K - $240K/yr
We are seeking a Staff Simulation Platform Engineer to design and build the next-generation simulation infrastructure that supports aircraft modeling, autonomy development, and hardware-in-the-loop ...
As a Staff Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will be dedicated to Shield AI's next-generation aircraft program, contributing to our emergent modeling & simulation tooling. You'll design, build, and ...
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As a Staff Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will be dedicated to Shield AI's next-generation aircraft program, contributing to our emergent modeling & simulation tooling. You'll design, build, and ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$150K - $220K/yr
As a Staff Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will be dedicated to Shield AI's next-generation aircraft program, contributing to our emergent modeling & simulation tooling. You'll design, build, and ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$150K - $220K/yr
As a Staff Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will be dedicated to Shield AI's next-generation aircraft program, contributing to our emergent modeling & simulation tooling. You'll design, build, and ...
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| Aspect | Simulator Engineer | Test Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required credentials | Bachelor's or higher in engineering, specialized training in simulation | Bachelor's or higher in engineering, quality assurance, or related field |
| Work environment | Designing, developing, and testing simulation systems in labs or offices | Conducting tests on products or systems in labs, manufacturing, or field settings |
| Employer & industry usage | Used mainly in aerospace, defense, automotive, and training sectors | Common across manufacturing, software, aerospace, and automotive industries |
Simulator Engineers focus on creating and refining simulation systems to mimic real-world scenarios, while Test Engineers primarily evaluate and validate products or systems through testing procedures. Both roles require technical expertise and often collaborate, but Simulator Engineers specialize in simulation development, whereas Test Engineers concentrate on quality assurance and performance validation.
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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 Principal System Modeling & Simulation Engineer 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
Architect, integrate, verify and validate system-level simulations in the context of a larger aerospace project life cycle.
May working independently or lead a small team of engineers.
Develop simulation CONOPs, use cases, and requirements.
Design a simulation architecture, including internal and external interfaces, facilities, infrastructure, and models, to satisfy requirements,
Write and automate test plans.
Develop real-time hardware interfaces, integrate legacy software models, and develop new software models.
Acts as a subject matter expert in System Modeling and Simulation engineering.
Integrate 3D visualization tools, and
Development 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
Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science,Mathematics, or related field. PhD. preferred..
Experience
7-10 years of Systems Engineering or related experience.
Professional software development experience in a multi-disciplinary, team setting
Significant experience with C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink.
Additional Job Description:
Experienced software and systems engineer able to architect, integrate, and verify and validate components of a simulation in the context of a larger aerospace project life cycle.
Activities may include developing simulation requirements, writing and automating test plans, developing real-time hardware interfaces, integrating legacy software models, developing new software models with subject matter experts, integrating 3D visualization tools, and development and maintenance of an in house real time software framework.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
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02139-3563The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$95,000.00 - $245,000.00Our 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.
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