Description:

DroneUp is seeking a highly motivated Modeling and Simulation Engineer to be the Airspace Innovation M&S “guru.” The engineer will work in a collaborative team environment to develop models and simulations for the DroneUp Airspace Innovation department. Specifics include Airspace Characterization and Low-Altitude Encounter Modeling using open-source software and data. One aspect of this position is to implement the MIT-LL open-source software and data which model both airspace density characterization and the low-altitude encounter models to support the validation and verification of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Detect and Avoid (DAA) performance requirements.

The individual who fills this position will have the opportunity to support senior engineers during integration testing and flight testing. For example, the airspace encounter models were used to develop an international standard that provides requirements for DAA systems designed to mitigate the risk of drones colliding with manned aircraft (https://www.astm.org/Standards/F3442.htm). Flight testing will be accomplished to show that DroneUp’s solution is compliant with this standard.

Responsibilities

• Create a DroneUp-specific standalone instantiation of the MIT-LL airspace density characterization and the low-altitude encounter models
• Write Matlab scripts to conduct various risk analyses of DroneUp hubs
• Provide top-level training to other DroneUp personnel on how to use/modify the scripts for new locations
• Network and protocol modeling of wireless multi-domain (aerial/ground) networks
• Develop new models and leverage existing models to conduct analyses, derive results, and form actionable data-driven recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Adhere to and provide recommendations for modeling tools, approaches, and best practices to be adopted across the department.
• Develop, test, and integrate subsystem software in a Model Based Engineering System (MATLAB/Simulink) and continue development of the requirements and models for DAA solutions
• Apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, and verify basic system of systems and system solutions
• Evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces
• Perform analyses to optimize total system architecture
• Verify system design in a laboratory environment and support fight test
• Travel to sites to perform work as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or similar field with minimum 3 years relevant experience
• 5 years experience in Simulink model based diagrams required
• 5 years experience in aerospace or a related industry desired
• Experience with software development and modeling and simulation tools (i.e., MATLAB, Simulink, STK, etc.) required
• Hands-on experience in Model Based Systems Engineering simulation tools like MagicDraw and AirSim highly desired
• Experience in DoD airborne Force on Force simulation desired
• Experience with Git desired
• Experience with software development using Python, C/C++/C# desired
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively contribute in multi-disciplinary teams across organizations, as well an ability to frame and articulate technical problems in a systems engineering context
• Experience with communications systems performance modeling, detection analysis, RF interface modeling, link budgeting, network modeling, or system-level trade space evaluation

This position also requires the following essential functions:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than (30) pounds
• Walking
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)