Mid-Career Electrical Engineer - Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation

Cortina Solutions; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance

Flexible PTO

Matching 401(k) Plan

Company-paid Life Insurance

Federal Holidays

Job summary

Cortina Solutions is seeking a high-impact Electrical Engineer to support NSWC Panama City Division contracts. You will enable Hardware-in-the-Loop integration, troubleshoot hardware, and ensure robust test environments for naval technology development.

The role demands hands-on experience with HWIL/HIL, real-time testing, and electronics diagnostic tools, with a DoD Secret clearance. Join a team dedicated to integrity, development, and delivering capable systems for defense programs.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of civilian or military electrical/hardware engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with HWIL/HIL simulation and real-time test environments.
• Proficiency with test equipment and diagnostic tools for hardware testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, perform interface testing, and manage wiring/cabling updates.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support HWIL integration and testing across hardware and simulated environments.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain electrical hardware components and systems.
• Provide ISEA support and hardware modifications to improve fidelity and safety.
• Assist with day-to-day HWIL lab operations and maintenance of simulation environments.
• Execute hardware interface testing and interoperability checks.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, QA, and software teams to define integration requirements and resolve issues.

Skills

HWIL/HIL simulation

Electronics test equipment

Hardware troubleshooting

Interface testing

System interoperability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Diagnostic tools

Job description

About Us

Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market.

About Us

Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market. Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!

Job Description

Cortina Solutions is seeking a high-impact Electrical Engineer to support the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). In this role, you will be a key contributor to multi-domain efforts that shape the future of naval warfare technology. The ideal candidate will be expected to execute with Excellence, serve with Integrity, and approach every problem with a drive to Get Things Done.

The Electrical Engineer provides critical Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) integration and hardware troubleshooting support for complex engineering projects. This role bridges the gap between hardware subsystems and virtual test environments, ensuring our systems are robust, reliable, and ready for deployment. The position utilizes contemporary engineering tools to perform system power/data path evaluations, execute interface testing, and manage hardware/system interoperability checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) integration and testing, ensuring seamless communication, interoperability, and functionality between hardware components and simulated environments.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain electrical and hardware components to evaluate system performance, perform power/data path evaluations, and support design validation.
• Perform continuous In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) support, hardware modifications, and optimizations to improve simulation fidelity, system durability, and safety.
• Assist with day-to-day HWIL lab operations, troubleshooting infrastructure, and keeping simulation environments calibrated and operational.
• Execute and manage hardware interface testing and interoperability checks to support dynamic, multi-variable engineering scenarios and real-time data exchange.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, QA, and software teams to define integration requirements and resolve technical issues.

Job Requirements

• 3-7+ years of relevant civilian or military professional electrical or hardware engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with simulation technologies, specifically HWIL/HIL and test environments.
• Proficiency with electronics test equipment (such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and analyzers) and diagnostic tools used for hardware modeling and testing.
• Proven ability to perform hardware troubleshooting, interface testing, system wiring/cabling updates, and configuration management.
• Clearance: Active DOD Secret clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with mine/counter-mine warfare and/or environmental protection of electronics in a marine environment.
• Familiarity with simulation development using the Unity game engine or virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) applications.
• Experience assisting with the physical setup, maintenance, or operations of a simulation lab.
• Experience working in a DoD DevSecOps or other Agile software development environment.

Benefits

• BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Flexible PTO
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Federal Holidays
• Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donation
• Professional Development

Background Check Requirement

As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Position dependent on contract award.