HWIL Real-Time Guidance Simulation Engineer (6-DOF)

Monte Sano Research Corporation; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Monte Sano Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL, seeks a full-time HWIL Engineer to develop real-time missile simulations and interfaces for Army programs. The role emphasizes 6-DOF modeling, integration with guidance hardware and test equipment, and rigorous HWIL test execution.

Candidates should have a ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2+ years in 6-DOF or HWIL, and C++ on Linux; US citizenship and security clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in EE/CE/Aerospace/ME; master’s preferred.
• 2+ years experience with 6-DOF simulation or HWIL testing.
• C++ programming in a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time missile simulations for HWIL testing.
• Create real-time interfaces between simulation and guidance hardware.
• Interface simulation with HWIL test equipment (flight motion, target, GPS simulators).
• Integrate subsystem models with 6-DOF simulation (aerodynamics, seeker, inertial sensors, flight code, actuators).
• Perform HWIL tests and document results.
• Conduct Monte Carlo analysis and compare with HWIL results.
• Design open- and closed-loop HWIL configurations.
• Develop HWIL test plans and timing diagrams.

Skills

C++ (Linux)

6-DOF simulation

HWIL testing

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in EE/CE/Aerospace/ME

Master’s degree desired

Job description

Monte Sano Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL, seeks a full-time HWIL Engineer to develop real-time missile simulations and interfaces for Army programs. The role emphasizes 6-DOF modeling, integration with guidance hardware and test equipment, and rigorous HWIL test execution.

Candidates should have a ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2+ years in 6-DOF or HWIL, and C++ on Linux; US citizenship and security clearance eligibility are required.