Principal Simulation Engineer
Core
Architect, integrate, verify, and validate system-level simulations for complex aerospace projects, ranging from high-level behavioral concepts to high-fidelity real-time Hardware-in-the-Loop infrastructure.
Role type
Principal System Modeling & Simulation Engineer
Builds
Dynamic simulations, real-time hardware interfaces, and in-house software frameworks for aerospace system development and testing.
Domain
Aerospace systems engineering and simulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
System architecture design, C/C++ development, MATLAB/Simulink, real-time software integration, legacy model integration, test plan automation, hardware interface development, 3D visualization tool integration, systems engineering lifecycle management, human factors/UI/UX trade-off analysis
Preferred skills
Linux environment proficiency (Bash, GCC, GDB), communications protocols, hardware drivers, GNC systems, 6DOF dynamics, engineering team leadership
Technologies
C/C++, MATLAB, Simulink, Linux, Bash, GCC, GDB, GNC, 6DOF
Responsibilities
Architect simulation architecture including internal/external interfaces and models; Develop simulation CONOPs, use cases, and requirements; Write and automate test plans; Develop real-time hardware interfaces and integrate legacy/new software models; Integrate 3D visualization tools; Maintain in-house real-time software framework; Act as subject matter expert in System Modeling and Simulation
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with potential team leadership