HWIL Simulation & M&S Integration Engineer

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

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking an M&S Software Integration Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency in a HWIL simulation environment in Huntsville, AL. You will test, integrate, and operate OSF systems for ground and flight tests.

Responsibilities include analyzing HWIL performance, resolving integration issues, documenting configurations, and supporting mission planning and post‑flight reconstruction. Travel up to 25–30% and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• System Administration experience and Security+/Linux+ certifications are desirable.
• Experience with OSF or similar simulation tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration, testing, and operation of HWIL simulation environments for MDS Ground Tests, Flight Tests, and CI activities.
• Install, configure, checkout, and test OSF systems per program requirements.
• Analyze HWIL architecture performance and assist in resolving hardware/software integration issues.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot network traffic and connections.
• Document configurations and results within the government lab and generate reports for test events.
• Execute test scenarios including threat modeling and mission-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with teams for mission planning, execution, and post-event analysis.

Skills

System Administration

Security+

Linux+

Education

BS in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science

Tools

OSF

Containerization

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking an M&S Software Integration Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency in a HWIL simulation environment in Huntsville, AL. You will test, integrate, and operate OSF systems for ground and flight tests.

Responsibilities include analyzing HWIL performance, resolving integration issues, documenting configurations, and supporting mission planning and post‑flight reconstruction. Travel up to 25–30% and security clearance are required.