Autonomous Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Autonomous Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer Locations: Columbia, SC; Baton Rouge, LA; or Gulfport, MS Note: Remote considered for highly qualified candidates. What we do Integer Technologies is an applied research and product development company founded by scientists and engineers with a passion for protecting freedom with innovation. We perform R&D on next-generation systems and technologies for the Department of Defense and other U.S. Government agencies. We are hardware and software developers with experience transforming research into fieldable technology. Our core portfolio of research includes projects in power & energy systems, unmanned systems (with an emphasis on maritime systems), digital engineering, cyber security, and advanced manufacturing. Our mission is to create a safer world by translating scientific discoveries into reliable products that address urgent national security needs… at the speed of relevance. Company Benefits • Base salaries which exceed local & national industry averages. • Year-end performance-based bonuses. • 401(k) with company matching that vest immediately. • Integer fully covers medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance costs for the employee and dependents, meaning the Integer standard plan pays 100% of health insurance premiums for your entire family from a well-known national insurer, saving its employees thousands of dollars annually. • Relocation assistance available. • Paid vacation, sick/personal leave, and holidays. • Paid bereavement and parental leave. • Hybrid schedule: Mondays and Fridays are optional to work from home or in the office. Company Perks • Startup culture with the stability of a large company. Integer’s business plan has years of time phased contracted work, alleviating the would-be risk from a traditional small company. • Direct access to company leadership, prioritization of people over process, and a stellar team with a shared desire for personal and professional growth. • Friendly atmosphere where people enjoy not only their work and what they're creating but enjoy helping each other as well. • Bottomless Coffee at all offices. About the Role The modeling and simulation engineer role requires the passion and drive to develop, maintain, and tune multi-degree-of-freedom models of complex vehicle systems—such as surface and undersea vessels, aircraft, or robotic platforms—that can be used in performance prediction, controls development, and simulation framework creation. The engineer should understand how to identify and select appropriate modeling approaches and fidelity based on use cases and system requirements. Candidates should be capable of determining physical or hydrodynamic/aerodynamic coefficients based on limited data—through analytical methods, system identification, 3D modeling, or computational fluid dynamics (CFD). They should be experienced in developing and using dynamic models for vehicle maneuvering, control, and performance assessment. A successful candidate should also be familiar with commercially available modeling and simulation tools and know when to leverage existing solutions verses developing new ones. The engineer will use models to assess vehicle performance under various operational and degraded conditions and relate those results to higher-level system capabilities. The role involves collaboration across disciplines, working both individually and in concert with other engineers and subject matter experts to connect marine craft dynamics models to models of other domains including power and energy, communication systems, and cyber models. Integer is a science and technology research and development organization. As such, much of our work entails developing novel solutions, working at the edge of what is technically possible, advancing innovation across a range of challenging domains. To achieve internal and customer project goals all candidates must be comfortable conducting independent research, learning new technical concepts, and documenting findings clearly for diverse audiences. Primary Responsibilities • Develop, review, and refine variable degree-of-freedom models for vehicles such as unmanned surface and underwater vessels (USVs/UUVs), aircraft, or robotic platforms. • Estimate or derive key coefficients (e.g., hydrodynamic, aerodynamic, or inertial) using methods such as system identification, experimental data, or CFD. • Lead and conduct research into advanced modeling techniques, such as online learning and adaptive modeling. • Develop clear, concise technical documentation, including interface specifications, deployment guides, and post-test analysis reporting. Core Requirements • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a US DoD Secret clearance. • Bachelor’s degree in naval architecture, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, machine learning, or other similar technical disciplines; advanced degrees preferred. • Proficiency in at least one scientific development programming language (e.g., Python, MATLAB/Simulink). • Experience with the development and use of modeling tools for vehicles in six degrees of freedom. • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to interface across multidisciplinary teams and external partners. Additional Preferred Qualifications • Graduate degree (M.S./Ph.D.) in a relevant engineering or applied science discipline. • Deep technical knowledge and modeling and simulation approaches in marine vehicle dynamics. • Experience applying naval architecture modeling and simulation tools to both surface and subsea vessels. • Experience linking multi-disciplinary modeling and simulation software tools into common environments. • Experience developing autonomy software for maritime, aerospace, or ground robotics systems operating in GPS-denied or communications-constrained environments. • Knowledge of autonomy frameworks, control systems, decision-making algorithms, and real-time system constraints in distributed, multi-agent environments. • Active Secret or higher DoD security clearance.