Experienced Emulation Engineer

Brief Description

Department 489 is part of the Integrated Power Systems (IPS) Directorate which is responsible for developing the COLUMBIA Class (CLB) state‑of‑the‑art electric drive propulsion system. D489 is responsible for the development and construction support of the electric drive system (drives, controls, and power distribution).

In support of electric drive design efforts, D489 has an Emulation Lab that manages the computer systems which are used to aid testing of components of the electric drive propulsion system. The Emulation Lab hardware runs in real‑time to mimic propulsion system performance. The real‑time control logic uses MATLAB/Simulink models to emulate the propulsion system components that are not physically present at the test or to emulate real world environment conditions for testing purposes.

The Emulation Lab also has support computer systems used developing, upgrading and testing of the real time systems.

• In lab testing and troubleshooting of the RTPE and LTE systems to verify proper operation before deployment to test locations. Work on computer systems is mostly in a lab environment though sometimes in an industrial setting.
• Integration and test of propulsion system model upgrades running in real‑time.
• Support hardware (HW) and software (SW) identification, selection and procurement efforts in response to component obsolescence and general upgrades.
• Integration, troubleshooting and test of upgraded HW & SW.
• Develop and maintain Emulation Lab design/upgrade documentation, requirements, and test procedures.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• 5+ years post‑graduate engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and hold a DOD Secret security clearance
• Occasional travel may be required (~10%)

• Advanced degree in computer engineering or related field
• Experience with systems engineering functions
• Working with C/C++ code
• Project experience with embedded systems.
• Experience interacting with Navy customers

• Working with Linux OS, Windows OS.
• Working and debugging Real Time applications and systems.
• Working with Matlab scripting and modeling
• Understand, modify and troubleshoot emulated systems.
• Understand, develop, modify and troubleshoot low‑level hand code and drivers.
• Experience with MS products including Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills in a technology design environment
• Time manage multiple projects
• Must be curious, self‑driven and willing to learn

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Kneeling
• Medium Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

• Dusty
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise