Embedded Engineer (GNC)

Corvid Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Corvid Technologies is seeking a Hardware in the Loop and Embedded Engineer to join the GNC department in Huntsville, AL or Mooresville, NC. You will model and simulate high-speed aerospace vehicles in real-time and manage hardware interactions with flight computers.

You will expand HIL systems, derive simulator requirements for GPS receivers, actuators, and seekers, and bridge desktop GNC simulations with flight hardware verification.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or computer science field.
• 5 years of embedded systems engineering or HIL development experience.
• Proficiency with C++, Python, Linux, and Git.
• Experience with GPS simulation and hands-on HIL/SIL testing.
• Knowledge of aerospace vehicle modeling and numerical methods (e.g., Runge-Kutta).

Responsibilities

• HIL development and maintenance: mature the HIL systems and integrate new GNC hardware.
• Develop vehicle dynamics models for real-time simulations including aerospace models, actuators, and sensors.
• Integrate new GNC hardware with flight hardware and test benches.
• Perform V&V activities with HIL runs and analyze data artifacts for program reviews.
• Modeling and Simulation: support M&S of 6DOF vehicles and assist 6DOF developers.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Git

Embedded systems

GPS simulation

HIL/SIL testing

Runge-Kutta methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Master's degree or Ph.D. with a GNC focus preferred

Job description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Hardware in the Loop and Embedded Engineer to join our Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) department in either our Mooresville, NC or Huntsville, AL office. In this role, you will be responsible for modeling and simulation of high-speed aerodynamic vehicles (sub, super, and hypersonic) in real‑time computation environments, as well as the hardware interactions with Corvid's flight computer. You also will be responsible for the expansion of our hardware in the loop (HIL) systems, helping to derive requirements for simulator systems for various flight hardware such as GPS receivers, tactical actuators, and seekers. You will help to bridge the gap between desktop simulation of GNC algorithms to verification of the algorithms on flight hardware.

Typical Tasking Will Include

• HIL development and maintenance: Further mature Corvid's HIL systems to integrate new GNC hardware units under test, develop user interfaces and processes to increase user-friendliness of the system, and integrate the core six degree of freedom (6DOF) flight simulation with new test apparatus such as flight motion tables.
• Develop new vehicle dynamics models: Work with other supporting groups at Corvid to enable modeling in real-time simulations of new vehicle dynamics models, to include new aerodynamic models, actuators, sensors, and rocket motors.
• Integrate new GNC hardware: Work with other embedded systems engineers in the GNC department to define HIL requirements for integrating new flight hardware, such as new actuators, datalinks, GPS receivers, seekers, etc.
• Verification & Validation (V&V): Work with GNC algorithm developers to perform V&V activities in real‑time scenarios. Support program reviews with V&V data artifacts from the HIL runs.
• Modeling & Simulation: Understand M&S of aerospace 6DOF vehicles, assist 6DOF developers in developing vehicle dynamics models.

Requirements

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (Active clearance preferred).
• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science (Master's degree or Ph.D. with a GNC focus preferred).
• 5 years of experience in embedded systems engineering or experience with HIL development and testing, specifically applied to GNC, robotics, or autonomous systems.
• Proficiency with C++, Python, Linux, and Git version control.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems (microcontrollers, embedded Linux), alongside familiarity with modeling and simulation of aerospace vehicles and numerical methods (Runge-Kutta integration, etc.).
• Experience with GPS simulation and hands‑on experience with HIL/SIL testing and test bench instrumentation.

About Corvid

Corvid Technologies is an engineering firm specializing in using high‑fidelity, computational modeling and simulation to analyze, design and manufacture products for aerospace, DoD, and commercial customers. We offer a fast‑paced and flexible work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration. Our team works on difficult, cutting‑edge technical challenges using state‑of‑the‑art technologies and resources.

Why Corvid

We value our employee‑owners and in addition to providing challenging work opportunities and competitive pay, Corvid believes in providing a strong benefit package that provides value to our team members at all stages of their career.

Corvid Benefits Include

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan via our generous 401(k) Matching.
• Medical Insurance via Blue Cross - including a PPO and High‑Deductible offering (with company HSA contribution).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of industry experience (not tenure).
• Career Development and Continuing Education opportunities.
• Company provided life, long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Incentive opportunities to reward strong performance and corporate growth.