What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerospace Field Application Engineer position at dSPACE?
dSPACE is a leading provider of simulation and validation solutions worldwide for developing networked, autonomous, and electrically powered vehicles. The company's range of end-to-end solutions are used particularly by automotive manufacturers and their suppliers to test the software and hardware components in their new vehicles long before a new model is allowed on the road. Not only is dSPACE a sought-after partner in vehicle development, engineers also rely on our know-how at dSPACE when it comes to aerospace and industrial automation. Our portfolio ranges from end-to-end solutions for simulation and validation to engineering and consulting services as well as training and support. With more than 2,500 employees worldwide, dSPACE is headquartered in Paderborn, Germany; has three project centers in Germany; and serves customers through its regional companies in the USA, the UK, France, Japan, China, Croatia, Korea, India and Sweden.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
As an Aerospace Field Applications Engineer, you will work in the area of HIL Simulation for the testing of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) in Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Off-Highway, and other industrial applications. You will be part of a team-oriented environment, involved in developing and applying dSPACE HIL simulation technology for the most exciting and cutting-edge control domains.
Responsibilities:
- Testing and commissioning of dSPACE HIL Simulators in both Open and Closed-Loop scenarios
- Expansion, modeling and minor modifications to delivered systems according to customer requirements
- Specialized support of HIL systems and models, including onsite at aerospace & defense customers
- Close cooperation with the specialist departments in Wixom, Michigan and Paderborn, Germany
- Implementation of vehicle networks including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet
- Design, configuration, and application of dSPACE HIL simulator software for customer’s ECU testing needs
Qualifications:
- US Citizenship
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science/Software Engineering, or related experience
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is desired:
- Development, testing, or familiarity of embedded control systems (mechatronics, automotive control systems)
- HIL simulation systems
- In-vehicle communication networks such as CAN, LIN, FlexRay
- Model-based development with MATLAB® and Simulink®
- Programming in C, C , Python, or other comparable languages
- Understanding of aerospace bus architecture including communication protocols and integration with onboard avionics, navigation, and power systems (i.e. ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, etc.)
- Aware of FAR/DFARS and CMMC compliance requirements, ensuring project deliverables align with regulatory standards, meet defense industry benchmarks for quality, security, and operational performance, and incorporate cybersecurity measures to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with DoD guidelines.
- Good communication skills
- A desire to learn and be challenged
- Any offer of employment is subject to verification of information provided and the successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable laws.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, dSPACE Inc. provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. DSPACE Inc. is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.