Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Engineer (Huntsville, AL)

NTA, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Disability insurance (LT/ST)

401(k) plan with company contributions

Financial planning assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off including holidays

Vision coverage

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

NTA, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Engineer to develop real-time software for HWIL test capabilities and integrate bespoke hardware into HWIL facilities, supporting DEVCOM AvMC.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's in CS/CE/EE, 3+ years in C/C++, Linux, and real-time systems; must obtain or hold a secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE from ABET-accredited program.
• 3+ years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time software for HWIL test capabilities.
• Integrate bespoke hardware into HWIL facilities.
• Support DEVCOM AvMC missile R&D in PNT/G&C domains.

Skills

Object-oriented C++

Low-level C

Real-time systems

Linux

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git / GitLab

Oscilloscopes & logic analyzers

Schematics & wiring diagrams

Linux kernel module / driver development

Python / Fortran / Ada

Job description

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Engineer (Huntsville, AL)

Job Title: Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Engineer
FLSA: Exempt
Clearance: Secret
Location: Huntsville, AL
Job Type: Full time

NTA, Inc. is a locally recognized Best Place to Work and Best Place for Working Parents specializing in technical services centered on research, development, integration, demonstration and evaluation of various missile and aviation system technologies with a focus in Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and Guidance and Control (G&C) technologies. Our engineering expertise and leading-edge technology foster strong customer relationships, a challenging work environment, and limitless employee opportunities in the realm of supporting the Warfighter. Join the NTA family that fosters a healthy work-life balance, facilitates teamwork, welcomes inquisitive thinkers, and promotes excellence.

NTA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineer to support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) activities at Redstone Arsenal. Duties will include development of real-time software in support of HWIL test capabilities and integration of bespoke hardware into HWIL facilities. All these duties will support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) in the area of missile research and development.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineeringfrom an ABET accredited institution
• 3 + years of experience

Required:

• Experience with object-oriented software development in C++
• Experience with low-level systems programming in C
• Experience with Linux operating systems, preferably Red Hat
• Experience with real-time systems and software
• A high level of computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Desired:

• Experience with HWIL simulations and/orembedded systems
• Experience troubleshooting electronics using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Experience using schematics and wiring diagrams to perform root-cause analysis
• Experience with Linux kernel module and device driver development
• Experience with version control software and issue tracking (specifically git and GitLab)
• Experience with other programming languages like Python, Fortran, and Ada

Applicant must have a secret security clearance or be able to obtain a secret security clearance through a government security investigation. U.S. Citizenship is required.

What We Offer

• Company Paid Blue Cross Blue Shield Health and Dental Employee Coverage
• Company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous matching and company contributions
• Financial Advising with Morgan Stanley
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off to include 11 paid holidays, vacation, sick, jury duty, and military leave
• VSP Vision coverage
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development and Educational Assistance

NTA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated Action Employer. NTA, Inc. affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, protected veteran status or national origin. If you require special assistance applying for one of our positions, please contact Human Resources at (256) 327- 4107 OFCCP: Pay Transparency EPPA

This is a full time position Requisition Number: NT485