Aviation Systems Integrator - HWIL Lab

SAIC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Aviation Systems Integrator to support the S3I Directorate in the SIL programs. This role designs, integrates, troubleshoots, and sustains high-fidelity aviation system labs supporting AH-64D/E, CH-47F, and UH-60M platforms.

The successful candidate will work with engineers, software developers, technicians, and Government personnel to develop hardware solutions and support critical test events that advance Army Aviation modernization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of experience; additional four years can substitute for degree.
• Active Interim Secret clearance to start with ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Experience with aviation systems integration laboratories or HWIL environments.
• Experience supporting DoD aircraft programs.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD wiring practices.
• Knowledge of aircraft technical manuals and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of avionics data buses such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, CAN, Ethernet, RS-422/485.
• Experience with National Instruments PXI or similar lab instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical wiring schematics and cable assemblies using engineering best practices.
• Design, fabricate, install, and troubleshoot wire harnesses, interface cables, and laboratory hardware.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical data packages, and MWOs.
• Support integration of aircraft avionics, simulation hardware, and laboratory equipment.
• Develop technical documentation, engineering reports, and design packages.
• Perform system integration, verification, troubleshooting, and functional testing.
• Support software, hardware, and system-level integration testing.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and integration issues across multiple aircraft laboratories.
• Recommend improvements that increase laboratory capability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Travel up to 10% for off-site integration activities.

Skills

Aviation integration

HWIL environments

DoD programs

MIL-STD wiring

Engineering drawings

Avionics data buses

PXI hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PXI hardware

Job description

SAIC in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Aviation Systems Integrator to support the S3I Directorate in the SIL programs. This role designs, integrates, troubleshoots, and sustains high-fidelity aviation system labs supporting AH-64D/E, CH-47F, and UH-60M platforms.

The successful candidate will work with engineers, software developers, technicians, and Government personnel to develop hardware solutions and support critical test events that advance Army Aviation modernization.