Simulation Systems Engineer (Electrical Engineering Background)

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc. at the NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) in Hampton, VA is seeking a hands-on Simulation Systems Engineer with an electrical engineering background to join our team. Our Simulation and Aircraft Services (SAS) task order under the ARTS contract provides full life cycle flight simulation software and hardware services and flight simulation infrastructure engineering services for LaRC ground-based and flight research systems and facilities. Hardware services include engineering, operations, and maintenance of the simulation hardware and software infrastructure. Infrastructure engineering services include modification of existing infrastructure, design and implementation of new infrastructure, and support for simulation operations and maintenance activities.

The Flight Simulation Facilities (FSF) are comprised of computing systems including the Real-Time Computer Systems, a six-degree-of-freedom motion base, four full-sized simulator cockpits, and a multi-purpose re-configurable test and evaluation simulator. The FSF also include Systems Integration and Laboratories.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, implementation, modification, operation, and maintenance of fixed based and motion base simulators and support equipment.
• Oversee Readiness Procedures, Preventive Maintenance, and Corrective Maintenance on simulator devices.
• Direct simulator hardware reconfiguration and/or modification.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, modify and repair electromechanical, video, audio, and/or network systems using maintenance publications and wiring diagrams.
• Work with technicians, employ use of complex electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multi-meter, fiber optic test equipment, temperature probes, computer based troubleshooting systems, power meters, CAT5 and CAT6 network cabling testing.
• Troubleshoot and replace complex electronics components such as analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog circuit modules, VMEbus Data Acquisition systems, and Fiber Optics systems.
• Troubleshoot and update Linux and Windows based operating systems during replacement and/or re-configuration of simulation computers and network systems.
• Develop lighting designs.
• Develop panel layout and designs.
• Integrate Hardware-in-the-loop real-time simulation components and systems.
• Model and apply engineering methods and techniques to the design, development, integration, qualification and/or support of the simulator systems.
• Effectively describes hardware, software, and simulator subsystems problems to management.
• Oversee records of all maintenance and operations activities, and reports on them.
• Support operations, maintenance, and training operations during weekends and off-shift hours when required.
• Prepare documentation or provide inputs for creating documentation as required.
• Develop quality components and ensure that created module meets all performance, quality, reliability and functional requirements by analyzing and troubleshooting issues.

Position Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

• A CANDIDATE MUST BE EITHER A U.S. CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT.
• No security clearance required.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university is a hard requirement.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Be able to generate/modify electrical system wiring diagrams/drawings.
• Hands-on AutoCAD, PRO-E or other similar Design/Drafting experience.
• MathWorks - MATLAB & Simulink experience
• Be able to design, implement, modify, operate, and maintain real-time simulators, simulation systems and support equipment.
• Interest or experience in conducting non-standard electronics tests, constructing breadboards, performing modifications to simulation systems, compiling/processing engineering test data, and performing complex operations and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong team building skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry work experience
• Electro-Mechanical Engineering background desired.
• Experience with Image Generator (IG) technologies desired.
• Knowledge of Common Image Generator Interface (CIGI) desired.
• Experience with video switching support hardware desired.
• Experience with process improvement techniques and application.
• Knowledge of embedded real-time system operations and configurations.
• Windows system administration experience
• Experience with electronics, avionics, mechanics, hydraulic systems, or electronic fabrication is desired.

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