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Senior System Simulation Engineer Security Clearance

Job in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02138, USA
Listing for: Draper
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 82300 USD Yearly USD 82300.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior System Simulation Engineer with Security Clearance
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.

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Job Description

Summary:

A Senior 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

• 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. Experience
5-7 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:

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

Job Location - City:
Cambridge

Job Location - State:
Massachusetts

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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