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.

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.

Essential Skills

• 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 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.

Work Environment

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. You will work in a technology-driven environment focused on aerospace and defense systems, using tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, Microsoft Visual Studio, and C++ for model-based design, simulation, and software integration. The work environment emphasizes collaboration with systems, software, and test engineers, and requires eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $80.00/hr.

Schedule & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Maple Grove, MN. This is a fully onsite position.