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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. The Simulation group is responsible for designing, developing, validating, and maintaining dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems. This position will entail a range of activities from vehicle modeling, real time software development, automatic code generation, software application integration, embedded hardware interface design, test device management, and test plan specification and integration. Development will take place in a fast paced team environment with an opportunity to work on a range of aerospace and undersea applications. 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. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. 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. Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. 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.
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. The Simulation group is responsible for designing, developing, validating, and maintaining dynamic simulations and infrastructure for rapid assessment, integration, and test of complex systems. This position will entail a range of activities from vehicle modeling, real time software development, automatic code generation, software application integration, embedded hardware interface design, test device management, and test plan specification and integration. Development will take place in a fast paced team environment with an opportunity to work on a range of aerospace and undersea applications. 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. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. 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. Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. 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.