Modeling & Simulation Engineer 1 - 150028978

About the role

This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software. HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

Responsibilities

• Develops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models.
• Develops software that simulates behavior of users and systems.
• Models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and provides decision support for alternative architectures.
• Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.
• Create/enhance virtual worlds for fully integrated mission simulation.
• Support development and integration of modeling and simulation standards into company processes.
• Set-up, perform, and analyze hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulations to support various projects and applications in the business.
• Aid in the solution of difficult problems involved in areas of assignment.

Requirements

• 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated C++/Python/MATLAB development experience.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and exercise new tools.
• Linux system use and programming.
• Ocean/Marine engineering knowledge: hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, ocean profiles, marine vessels, etc.
• Ability to integrate hardware and software in the loop with simulation environment (establish communication protocols, data verification, robustness measures, etc.).
• Ability to work and succeed within a system engineering applied project.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to system modeling and simulation.

Qualifications

• Familiarity/interest in robotic systems and ROS2.
• Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

• Experience performing and analyzing hydrodynamic simulations.
• Data analysis and visualization experience.
• Previous simulation experience with HWIL development, Gaming Engines (Unreal or Unity), etc.
• Experience developing analytical models of discrete and continuous physical systems.
• Experience developing with UDP and TCP.
• Experience with Kalman filtering, search algorithms, trajectory planning, and control systems.
• Design of experiments for simulation/tank/at-sea testing.
• Exposure to CFD Tools: Solidworks, Star CCM, OpenFOAM, FINE.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)).
• Financial planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

Pay

Anticipated Salary Range: $66,388.00 - $94,840.00

Schedule

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt