Aerospace HIL/SIL Lab Lead - Systems Integration

Cirrus Aircraft; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 116,494 - 174,742; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Employer-Paid Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being and EAP programs

401(k) Plan with company match

PTO and holiday time off

Career Development / Tuition support

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft seeks a senior leader to design, build, and operate a full aircraft integration test lab in Duluth, MN. You will architect real-time simulation environments (Iron Bird, SIL, HIL), integrating avionics, flight controls, propulsion and electrical systems into robust test platforms.

The role emphasizes delivering requirements-based tests aligned with ARP4754A and DO-178C, automating pipelines, and driving continuous improvement in testing automation.

Qualifications

• BS in aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering (MS preferred).
• 8+ years in aircraft systems integration and HIL/SIL environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink.
• Hands-on experience with real-time test automation tools (NI VeriStand, LabVIEW, Speedgoat, or equivalent).
• Deep knowledge of aircraft systems, control theory, and real-time simulation.
• Expertise in communication protocols (ARINC-429, CAN, Ethernet).
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and deliver complex integration environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an end-to-end aircraft integration test lab, including hardware, software, facilities integration and networking infrastructure.
• Define system architecture for real-time simulation environments (Iron Bird, SIL, HIL).
• Integrate avionics, flight control systems, propulsion, and electrical systems into cohesive test platforms.
• Develop and execute requirements-based test plans aligned with ARP4754A, DO-178C, and other certification standards.
• Automate test execution and data acquisition pipelines using industry-standard tools such as NI VeriStand, LabVIEW, Speedgoat, or equivalent.
• Perform fault injection, regression testing, and continuous integration workflows.
• Implement a variety of communication protocols (ARINC-429, CAN/CAN-FD, Ethernet, RS-485) across distributed systems.
• Correlate simulation results with flight test data for validation and verification.
• Provide technical leadership for the lab configuration, tool architecture, and testing automation strategies.
• Mentor engineers in simulation, integration, and test methodologies.
• Act as the primary lab test focal for collaboration with other engineering teams.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with avionics, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, ASTM, and Part 23 certification requirements.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Python

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

BS in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Tools

NI VeriStand

LabVIEW

Speedgoat

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft seeks a senior leader to design, build, and operate a full aircraft integration test lab in Duluth, MN. You will architect real-time simulation environments (Iron Bird, SIL, HIL), integrating avionics, flight controls, propulsion and electrical systems into robust test platforms.

The role emphasizes delivering requirements-based tests aligned with ARP4754A and DO-178C, automating pipelines, and driving continuous improvement in testing automation.