Modeling and Simulation Engineer III - IV

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

Perform a diverse array of engineering tasks related to the simulation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and associated subsystems modeling in support of software and hardware integration and test environments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Simulation of airframe dynamics, systems, subsystems, and environmental conditions.
• Generation and maintenance of six degree of freedom (6DOF) simulations.
• Support integration with software in the loop (SWIL) and hardware in the loop (HWIL) simulations.
• Support various hardware/software design, test, troubleshooting, and documentation activities.
• Analyses in support of requirements generation, verification, and validation.
• Prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. design documentation, test plans, technical reports, etc.).
• Prepare and present design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.
• Support customer training activities.
• Foreign and domestic travel to support test activities.

MODELING AND SIMULATION ENGINEER III

• Supports program planning of engineering activities through detailed scope definition.
• May act as System Engineer to help communicate top level requirements to subsystems and determine proper verification and validation methods.
• Reports progress on engineering efforts to technical leadership.
• Provides direction and oversight, both technically and programmatically, to Modeling and Simulation Engineers.
• Establishes and maintains best practices for design, analysis, and testing responsibilities held by the Flight Sciences group.
• Mentors Level I-II Modeling and Simulation Engineers.

MODELING AND SIMULATION ENGINEER IV

• Provide oversight to the Modeling and Simulation group to help prioritize and delegate group work given the company’s programmatic requirements.
• Manages the engineering team’s effort and time within the budget and schedule provided for the task.
• Acts as key liaison for programs (both internal and external) on all matters having to do with aerodynamic design and performance, propulsion, modeling and simulation, and verification.
• Stays current on the "state-of-the-practice" through training and industry involvement/exposure, and mentors the Modeling and Simulation group with this knowledge.
• Mentors Level I-III Modeling and Simulation Engineers.

COMPENSATION

$120,000 - $180,000

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Highly self-motivated.
• Versatile and adaptable to diverse engineering problems.
• Demonstrated strength in one or more of the listed essential job functions.
• Demonstrated focus on customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work in an office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key phones).
• Frequent outside contact with customers and suppliers.
• May work extended hours or weekends.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Modeling and Simulation Engineer III:
  • Requires BS degree in Engineering (Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering preferred).
  • 6 + years related experience in related engineering discipline.
  • 3+ years lead engineer experience in the aerospace industry.
• Modeling and Simulation Engineer IV:
  • Requires BS degree in Engineering (MS Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering preferred).
  • 11 + years related experience in related engineering discipline.
  • 6+ years lead engineer experience in the aerospace industry.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key phones).
• Frequent outside contact with customers and suppliers.
• May work extended hours or weekends.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

10-25%

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