ResponsibilitiesAs a
Simulation Systems Design Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will support the design, integration, testing, and operation of aircraft simulation systems and mission systems for advanced flight research programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Global Hawk project by performing simulation engineering, systems engineering, and hardware-in-the-loop activities for research and flight test operations.
- Coordinate and perform work in the areas of Intercommunications, Information Technology, and design and test of ground control systems.
- Design, develop, and implement software for real-time simulations and research aircraft modeling, including aerodynamics, flight controls, flight systems, and aero models.
- Assist in the development, integration, and testing of 6-degree-of-freedom simulations, including software-based and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environments.
- Develop simulation studies to evaluate handling qualities, system performance, and flight control behavior.
- Perform verification and validation activities to ensure simulation products, flight items, and related systems meet project and Center requirements.
- Support engineers and pilots during ground tests and flight operations by providing simulation prediction data, timing, performance analysis, and other technical assistance.
- Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, interface control documents, wiring schematics, test plans, procedures, and test reports.
- Review project designs and test documentation to determine testing methodologies and recommend updates to ensure compliance with AFRC processes and procedures.
- Document test activities and results in required systems, including DATR, Work Order systems, and NAMIS, as applicable, with clear pass/fail criteria and quality witness support.
- Support the design, development, electrical analysis, integration, execution, and reporting of hardware-in-the-loop simulator systems and related simulator hardware for Center programs.
Qualifications- Bachelors degree in Engineering or Physical Science with at least 7 years of experience OR advanced Degree in Engineering or Physical Science and at least 4 years of experience.
- Must be a US citizen.
- Must be able to secure and maintain a security clearance.
Highly Desired Qualification included:
- Proficiency in C++, C, FORTRAN, Java, and Python.
- Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems.
- Experience developing API and/or application software for real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Experience developing multi-threaded applications and parallel processing software.
- Proficiency with scripting languages.
- Experience with Java GUI and code development.
- Demonstrated circuit design experience.
- Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics theory.
- Understanding of embedded systems.
- PCB design and layout experience.
- Schematic capture experience.
- Signal processing experience.
- Firmware development experience.
- Data acquisition experience.
- Advanced programming skills.
NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $144,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
