Staff Modeling and Simulation Engineer-Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)

at  Applied Research Associates Inc

ARA is seeking a Staff Modeling and Simulation Engineer with a background in unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) physics to support US Navy UUV Modeling, simulation, and testing efforts. Seeking an individual with a deep understanding of unmanned underwater vehicle systems (Remotely operated and autonomous vehicles).
As a Staff Modeling and Simulation Engineer, you will conduct modeling and simulation activities that include analysis, simulation development, verification or validation.

Required Experience and Expertise include:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field and 2-4 years’ experience in unmanned underwater vehicle physics.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Previous experience in physics-based engineering modeling and simulation.
• Experience implementing (3rd party) UUV physics modeling and simulations based on theory and physical data.
• Experience developing and implementing real time high-fidelity physics models for UUVs.
• Experience verifying and validating UUV physics modeling and simulations based on physical test data.
• Experience modeling underwater environments and factors that impact UUV operation (and simulation).
• Experience preparing research reports, technical proposals, formal presentations, and reading/interpretating data.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and programming language such as Python, C++, Fortran, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or in a diverse team setting.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Working with U.S. Navy UUVs or similar.
• Working with the Naval Autonomy Test System (NATS), NATS Integrated Management System (NIMS), and/or Virtual Maritime Autonomy Test Environment (VMATE).
• Developing and/or using Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) applications.
• Developing and conducting testing for digital twin environments.
• Surveying underwater environments and finding/collecting available data for testing.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
  This job is onsite and can be based out of Panama City, Florida or San Antonio, TX.

Please refer the Job description for details