HWIL Lab Lead: Build & Lead Real-Time Tests

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD is seeking a Hardware in the Loop Engineer to lead the design, development, and operation of a new HWIL lab from scratch. You will direct a team that builds real-time, open- and closed-loop HWIL capabilities testing weapon systems flight computers, RF and EO/IR subsystems, datalinks, GPS receivers, and IMUs.

You will work with government sponsors to design tests, guide embedded hardware interfaces, document code, and implement CI/CD

Qualifications

• Possess a BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or similar field.
• Have 7+ years of experience working with hardware in the loop test beds.
• Have experience in RF systems.
• Have experience in embedded-software, communication with embedded systems, and test equipment for electrical systems.
• Capable of leading a team of engineers to design and build out a Hardware in the Loop testbed.
• Are able to obtain the associated required Special Access Program (SAP) level access.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI level clearance.

Responsibilities

• Defining requirements for the facility such as hardware, software, test equipment, etc.
• Leading the design of the HWIL facility centered around unique weapons systems
• Directing a group of engineers that will carry out designing, building, and running real-time, open-loop and closed-loop HWIL capabilities
• Work with the government to design tests based on their needs and will lead execution of test and analysis activities
• Work with embedded hardware systems, understanding the electrical interfaces, physical interfaces, and communications protocols
• Present status and results to project, program, and external sponsors
• Mentor staff on HWIL designs, break up tasks as needed in chunks to fit the levels of individual staff members
• You will document code, implement CI/CD practices, setup network systems together, and communicate across the team your status and needs

Skills

BS in Engineering

HWIL expertise

RF systems

Embedded software

Team leadership

Security clearance

SAP access

US citizenship

Education

BS in engineering/physics

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD is seeking a Hardware in the Loop Engineer to lead the design, development, and operation of a new HWIL lab from scratch. You will direct a team that builds real-time, open- and closed-loop HWIL capabilities testing weapon systems flight computers, RF and EO/IR subsystems, datalinks, GPS receivers, and IMUs.

You will work with government sponsors to design tests, guide embedded hardware interfaces, document code, and implement CI/CD