HWIL Test Engineer — Aerospace & Defense

Leidos Inc

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 157,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Leidos Defense in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Hardware in the Loop Test Engineer to support Hypersonics programs. You will develop HWIL test architectures, integrate electronic hardware with real-time simulation, and perform verification and validation across avionics and embedded systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering, 4+ years in HWIL/SIL/test engineering, experience with automated test software (Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink), and US citizenship

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 4+ years in electrical/test engineering, HWIL/HIL development.
  • Experience with automated test and verification systems.
  • Ability to read schematics and electrical interfaces.
  • US citizenship with ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop HWIL architectures and interfaces between system under test and simulated environment.
  • Design, integrate, and troubleshoot HWIL interfaces including analog, digital, serial, Ethernet, power.
  • Develop test cases and automate procedures using Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, and MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Support real-time simulation platforms integration with hardware under test.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve issues and improve test efficiency.

Skills

HWIL/HIL development
Python
C/C++
LabVIEW
MATLAB/Simulink
Electrical interfaces
Verification & validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related engineering

Tools

dSPACE
NI VeriStand
Speedgoat
OPAL-RT
RTDS
LabVIEW
TestStand

Job description

Leidos Defense in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Hardware in the Loop Test Engineer to support Hypersonics programs. You will develop HWIL test architectures, integrate electronic hardware with real-time simulation, and perform verification and validation across avionics and embedded systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering, 4+ years in HWIL/SIL/test engineering, experience with automated test software (Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink), and US citizenship

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