Lead HWIL Architect - Avionics & GNC Systems

AV; Arizona; On-site; USD 138,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking a Principal Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer to own the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of NGCM HWIL systems for GNC, avionics, and missile subsystem validation. You will lead a multidisciplinary team across requirements, design, and customer deployment.

You will define HWIL architecture, draft ICDs and test procedures, and drive V&V strategies while coordinating with Army and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 12+ years of electrical hardware design and avionics integration experience.
• Experience designing, building, and deploying HWIL or system test systems.
• Experience leading small engineering teams.
• Background in missile or hypersonic systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define HWIL system architecture for NGCM baseline and future variants.
• Draft hardware and software requirements for HWIL drawers and subsystems.
• Develop ICDs, FBDs, Wiring Diagrams, and Test Procedures.
• Lead HWIL integration, test, and deployment activities.
• Coordinate staffing and resource planning for HWIL activities.
• Interface with Army, RCCTO, and industry partners.
• Support OTA proposals and technical white papers.
• Travel to partner sites for HWIL deployment and integration support.

Skills

GNC integration

Controls systems

Electrical system design

Technical data package development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB-based analysis tools

Job description

AV is seeking a Principal Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer to own the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of NGCM HWIL systems for GNC, avionics, and missile subsystem validation. You will lead a multidisciplinary team across requirements, design, and customer deployment.

You will define HWIL architecture, draft ICDs and test procedures, and drive V&V strategies while coordinating with Army and industry partners.