Simulation Engineer
About the role
This position seeks a Simulation Engineer with strong modeling and simulation experience to support the development, integration, and validation of aerospace and defense systems. You will work extensively in MATLAB/Simulink and related environments, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams and clearly communicating complex technical concepts. The role is a contract position based in Maple Grove, MN, requiring onsite work and eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and execute system models using MATLAB, Simulink, and related simulation environments.
- Implement GN&C functionality within existing architectures and software frameworks.
- Translate system-level requirements into detailed simulation and software implementations.
- Support model-based design, integration, verification, and validation activities throughout the development lifecycle.
- Collaborate closely with systems, software, and test engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including test procedures, engineering reports, and design artifacts.
- Participate in design reviews and clearly communicate technical status, issues, and risks to stakeholders.
- Support software implementation and integration activities using Microsoft Visual Studio and Visual C++.
- Execute analysis, simulation, and testing to verify system performance against requirements in areas such as MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, aerospace applications, and guidance, navigation, and control.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- At least 2 years of hands-on MATLAB and Simulink experience (3 or more years preferred).
- Experience working with simulation environments and model-based design tools.
- Experience implementing and testing control systems within simulation environments.
- Ability to translate system requirements into simulation and software implementations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to cross-functional teams.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, missile, spacecraft, or autonomous systems programs.
- Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts and practices.
- Experience with software integration and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
- Understanding of guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) system fundamentals.
- Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio for software development and integration.
- Experience with Visual C++ or C++ software development.
- Experience with system verification and validation activities, including test planning, execution, and reporting.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Pay
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Schedule
This role offers a 9/80 work schedule, alternating between a 36-hour week and a 44-hour week, with every other Friday off to support work–life balance. The position is structured as a long-term engagement of 12 months or more.