Modeling and Flight Simulation Lead

job summary:

Seeking a Modeling and Simulation Lead for a high growth defense contractor in Layton, UT area!

The Modeling and Simulation Lead would be responsible for leading a small team of engineers in conducting modeling and flight simulations of a weapon system to meet or exceed customer expectations. Experience with 6DoF (Six-Degrees-of-Freedom) is required.

Exceptional benefits and relocation offered! Apply now for immediate consideration!

location: Hill Air Force Base, Utah

job type: Permanent

salary: $130,000 - 165,000 per year

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

• Lead a team of engineers in conducting modeling and flight simulations
• Maintain and upgrade state of the art simulation capabilities by developing, integrating, and testing software.
• Provide hands on training to junior team members by scoping tasks.
• Maintain weapon system simulation technical baseline and documentation using configuration management processes.
• Develop and execute simulation Verification & Validation plans in support of new hardware integration efforts.
• Support operation, maintenance, testing of the system by conducting or coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering analysis (e.g. mass properties, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and propulsion).

qualifications:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

12 years of experience including Six-Degrees-of-Freedom (6DoF) flight simulation, managing small teams of engineers, and delivering customers briefings is required.

skills: Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Strong software coding skills, experience with flight dynamics including multi-disciplinary analysis (aerodynamics, propulsion, mass properties, and flight controls) is strongly desired.
• Previous experience in simulating aerospace vehicles.
• Previous Experience with FORTRAN, ADA, C/C .

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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