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Simulation Based Systems Test Engineer
$110K–$139K
Woburn, MA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Location
- Woburn, MA
Woburn, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- BS with 2+ years’ experience, MS, or equivalent experience.
- Education
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline; MS, or equivalent experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Ability to obtain a secret security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government.
About the job
Designs and operates simulation testbeds to evaluate space and defense systems, analyze performance, and integrate simulation and analysis tools.
What you'll do
- Develop models and simulation frameworks and execute test and evaluation for algorithms, command and control systems, and deployed software.
- Analyze system performance, develop test plans and evaluation criteria, and report findings and assessments.
- Collaborate with customers and technical teams on technical challenges, and support business development and proposal writing.
What they ask for
- BS with 2+ years’ experience, MS, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience with space defense programs and modeling, sensor systems, platforms, and ground systems.
- Experience in at least two listed areas, including model & simulation, test engineering, radar or signal processing, or space systems.
- Proficiency in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages, such as MATLAB, Python, and C/C++; ability to obtain a secret security clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship.
Nice to have
- Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance.
- Experience with industry standard simulation tools such as AFSIM; leadership of complex R&D and engineering efforts; or an advanced degree.
Pay
USD $110,000 - $139,000 (base salary)
Tools
MATLAB, Python, C/C++, AFSIM
AI focus
Experience may include machine learning or AI/ML approaches to optimization; the role also supports evaluation of algorithms.
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