HWIL Simulation Software Engineer

KODA Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great benefits

Career growth

Professional development

Team culture

Job summary

KODA Technologies is seeking a HWIL Simulation Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL to join the Flight Software / GNC / Modeling and Simulation Integration team. The role focuses on developing and maintaining simulation software and supporting HWIL integration and testing in a classified environment.

Active DoW Secret Clearance is required. Qualifications include 5–10+ years in simulation software, proficiency with Linux, C++, MATLAB, and Python, and the ability to work independently with strong

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of relevant experience in HWIL or simulation software.
• Willing to work onsite in a classified area / lab environment.
• Experience developing and maintaining simulation software.
• Experience with Linux, C++, MATLAB, and/or Python.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve software configuration issues during integration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop simulation software.
• Integrate, verify, and validate subsystem truth models into a vehicle level simulation.
• Develop and integrate end to end test scripts for HWIL V&V.
• Collaborate with Navigation, Guidance & Control, Flight Software, and HWIL teams.
• Understand and operate the Hardware In the Loop Testbed, including configurations and tools.
• Maintain documentation and communicate status.
• Uphold rigorous standards and processes.

Skills

Linux

C++

MATLAB

Python

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Version control

Job description

HWIL Simulation Software Engineer

Company Overview:

KODA is a people-first company and a three-time Fortune Best Workplace®, Great Place to Work®, Best Place for Working Parents®, and a seven-time Huntsville Best Places to Work® winner.

We're a small business making a big impact on national-priority missions in missile defense, hypersonics, DoD space, and civil space. At KODA, you'll find:

• Competitive pay & great benefits
• Career growth & professional development
• A culture of trust, integrity, and teamwork

The name KODA, meaning "allies," reflects our commitment to our people, our customers, and our community. Join us and build a career that matters!

Position Overview:

KODA Technologies is seeking a HWIL Simulation Software Engineer to join our Flight Software / GNC / Modeling and Simulation Integration team that develops simulation software. The candidate will provide support for the integration and test of FSW, GNC, and simulation products in a Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) testbed. Our team is located in Huntsville, AL. Active Secret Clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop simulation software
• Integrate, verify, and validate subsystem truth simulation models into a vehicle level simulation
• Develop and integrate end to end test scripts that drive the HWIL for requirements V&V
• Work closely with Navigation, Guidance & Control, Flight Software, and HWIL teams to ensure compliance with integration standards and test procedures
• Understand and operate the Hardware In the Loop Testbed, including configurations, tools, and processes
• Collaborate with engineering groups to resolve technical problems, communicate status, and maintain documentation
• Uphold rigorous standards and processes through strong organizational and communication skills

Required Qualifications:

• Post secondary STEM degree with 5 – 10+ years of relevant experience
• Willing to work onsite in a classified area / lab environment
• Experience developing and maintaining simulation software
• Experience with Linux, C++, MATLAB, and/or Python
• Experience with integrating and testing hardware/software products or equivalent technical experience
• Ability to diagnose and resolve software configuration or baseline issues during integration and installation phases
• Review problem reports and enhancement requests to assess impacts on testing and regression plans
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and software version control such as Git
• Experience deploying software that satisfy real-time performance requirements
• Experience in weapon system and/or sensor modeling, both for the items to be modeled, and the synthetic modeled environments used to stimulate the simulated hardware
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, including requirements development and verification

Clearance:

Active DoW Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required

Other:

On-Site, Full-Time in Huntsville, AL.

KODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact [e-mail] to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.