HWIL Flight Systems Engineer: Real-Time Avionics & Testing

Via Logic LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Hardware in the Loop Simulation Engineer in Huntsville, AL to expand flight system programs. You will manage HWIL infrastructure, coordinate with leaders, and test new components and software across multiple programs including Small Glide Munition and Small Cruise Missile.

The role requires 6-DOF aerospace simulations, HWIL design/testing experience, test plan/report development, and eligibility for a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 8–12 years of experience or Master's with 6–10 years of experience.
• Knowledge and experience with 6-DOF simulations of aerospace vehicles.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop simulation design and testing for aerospace vehicles.
• Proficiency developing test plans and test reports for HWIL simulations.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the hardware-in-the-loop simulation infrastructure for multiple flight system developmental programs, including Small Glide Munition and Small Cruise Missile.
• Detailed understanding of the flight vehicle capabilities and requirements including how to test these in the HWIL environment.
• Coordinate with program leadership and subsystem lead engineers on integrating and testing new electronic components, flight software and 6-DOF simulation updates.
• Develop test cases for regression testing and V&V activities, including documentation of planned tests, scheduling test activities, recording and documenting test results, and communicating results to stakeholders, including identifying deficiencies that require attention.
• Support flight test planning and preparation through HWIL testing of mission plans in nominal and abnormal conditions, and setup to support mission rehearsals.
• Identify deficiencies in the HWIL architecture and design updates or improvements to address.
• Participate in the initial standing up of HWIL infrastructure to support new developmental programs through selecting components (such as real-time computers and GPS signal generators), working with vendors to provide pricing and coordinating purchasing of the components.

Skills

6-DOF simulations

C++ programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Hardware in the Loop Simulation Engineer in Huntsville, AL to expand flight system programs. You will manage HWIL infrastructure, coordinate with leaders, and test new components and software across multiple programs including Small Glide Munition and Small Cruise Missile.

The role requires 6-DOF aerospace simulations, HWIL design/testing experience, test plan/report development, and eligibility for a Secret clearance.