1217 - HWIL Engineer

Monte Sano Research Corporation; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Monte Sano Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL, seeks a full-time HWIL Engineer to develop real-time missile simulations and interfaces for Army programs. The role emphasizes 6-DOF modeling, integration with guidance hardware and test equipment, and rigorous HWIL test execution.

Candidates should have a ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2+ years in 6-DOF or HWIL, and C++ on Linux; US citizenship and security clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in EE/CE/Aerospace/ME; master’s preferred.
• 2+ years experience with 6-DOF simulation or HWIL testing.
• C++ programming in a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time missile simulations for HWIL testing.
• Create real-time interfaces between simulation and guidance hardware.
• Interface simulation with HWIL test equipment (flight motion, target, GPS simulators).
• Integrate subsystem models with 6-DOF simulation (aerodynamics, seeker, inertial sensors, flight code, actuators).
• Perform HWIL tests and document results.
• Conduct Monte Carlo analysis and compare with HWIL results.
• Design open- and closed-loop HWIL configurations.
• Develop HWIL test plans and timing diagrams.

Skills

C++ (Linux)

6-DOF simulation

HWIL testing

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in EE/CE/Aerospace/ME

Master’s degree desired

Job description

Job Description

Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC) is a Huntsville-based Small Business specializing in providing full-spectrum defense system engineering, research, design, development, integration, test, evaluation, and planning services to the U.S. Government.

As an ESOP company, our employee-owners are personally invested in the success of our customers, our programs, and one another. Our primary focus at MSRC is to provide extraordinary talent to propel the Warfighter, and we seek to hire people who are Elevated (always do the right thing), Exceptional (the very best at what they do), and Enduring (self-disciplined; self-motivated).

MSRC is seeking a full-time HWIL Engineer to join a team of engineers and technicians who perform missile guidance integration and testing for Army missile programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop real-time missile simulations for guidance integration HWIL testing.
• Develop real-time interfaces between the simulation and missile guidance section hardware.
• Develop real-time interfaces between the simulation and HWIL facility test equipment (flight motion simulators, target simulators, and GPS simulators).
• Integrate missile subsystem models with the 6-DOF simulation including aerodynamics, seeker, inertial sensor, flight code, and actuator models.
• Perform HWIL tests and document test results.
• Perform Monte Carlo simulation analysis and compare with HWIL simulation results.
• Design open-loop and closed-loop HWIL test configurations.
• Develop HWIL test plans and timing diagrams.

Education:

• Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university. Master’s degree is desired.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing 6-DOF simulation and/or HWIL testing.
• Demonstrated experience with C++ programming in a Linux environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate must currently possess and be able to maintain an active security clearance.

MSRC’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) practices are grounded in federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), among others. These laws prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, and other protected characteristics. They also prohibit preferential treatment based on any such trait. These protections apply across all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, training, and termination.