Navigation Systems Simulation & Test Engineer

Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Professional development

Team environment

Employee ownership

Job summary

IntegratedSolutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S) seeks qualified candidates to support navigation systems simulation and testing at our Auburn, AL location.

The role involves developing interfaces between lab test equipment and avionics/vetronic platforms and building HWIL/SWIL test beds for military platforms with advanced navigation systems. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or computer science and be proficient in C/C++, Matlab, and Python, with Unix, Excel, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
• Proficiency with C/C++, Matlab, Python.
• Unix systems knowledge, especially command line.
• MS Excel and Word proficiency.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain interfaces between laboratory test equipment and platform systems (avionics and vetronics).
• Develop and maintain HWIL and SWIL test beds for military platforms with advanced navigation systems.
• Assess performance of navigation technologies using laboratory and simulation equipment.
• Support test equipment installation and operation at government and subcontractor facilities.
• Support field testing of advanced prototypes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

C/C++

Matlab

Python

Unix

Excel

Word

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or computer science

Tools

gcc

cmake

colcon

ninja

VSCode

Docker

git

Job description

Job Description:

IS4S is seeking qualified candidates to support navigationsystems simulation and testing activities at our Auburn, AL location. The personor persons filling this role will work with others in a cross-functional teamsto development customized simulation and test equipment to perform laboratoryand field testing of navigation systems.

Typical activities and responsibilities would include:

Developing and maintain interfaces (software andhardware) between laboratory test equipment and platform systems (avionics and vetronics).

Develop and maintain hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL)and software-in-the-loop (SWIL) test beds for military platforms with advancednavigation systems.

Assessing performance of navigation technologiesusing laboratory and simulation equipment including acceptance, functional, andqualification testing.

Support test equipment installation andoperation at government and sub-contractor laboratory facilities

Support field testing of advanced prototypes

Candidates should enjoy working a variety of interrelatedtasks that may be different in nature. Though the position will be an additionto an existing team, candidates are expected to be self-driven problem solverscapable of operating independently on some tasks. Candidates must have stronganalytical and communication skills. The position requires knowledge inmultiple areas across signal processing, Unix systems, networking, development,as well as regular customer interaction through meetings, briefings, andreporting. Some responsibilities necessary for execution may be physical innature (e.g., packing and moving test equipment, installing sensors invehicles, setting up communication network using masts, working in anechoicchambers, etc.). Both full and part-time applicants will be considered, subjectto the requirements listed below. Candidate must be a US citizen and eligiblefor a DoD clearance.

RequiredExperience and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering,computer science, or related technical field (for full-time applicants)

Proficiency with one or all the followingprogramming languages: C/C++, Matlab, Python

• Hardware Skills:
  • Basic laboratory wiring (soldering, simple crimp connectors)
  • General use of oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power supplies
  • Custom computer assembly (PCI / PCIe card integration)

Knowledge of Unix systems, particularly at thecommand line.

High MS Excel and Word proficiency

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability and motivation to work with minimal direction

AdditionalExperience / Qualifications of Interest:

• Build Systems / Tools: gcc, cmake, colcon, ninja, VSCode, Docker, git
• DDS (RTI, eProsima FastRTPS/DDS, OpenDDS)
• General HWIL test systems
• GPS / Inertial Simulator use experience (Spirent preferred)
• Experience with MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-704
• Analog synchro/resolver equipment
• Military grade GPS user equipment
• Military grade avionics
• National Instruments DAQ (C / DAQmx)
• SCPI instrumentation protocol / programming
• FPGA Development
• RS-422, RS-232, custom discrete / digital I/O programming
• Experience in developing:
  • Hardware control interfaces and applications
  • Automation tools / scripts
  • User interfaces
  • Data recording and processing tools
• Navigation theory (Inertial, GPS, other)

About IS4S:
IntegratedSolutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S) is a 100% employee-owned small business thatprovides a wide range of engineering and management solutions to government,military, and commercial customers. Founded in 2008, IS4S specializesin PNT, missile system engineering, energetic research and development, vehicleelectronics, additive manufacturing, and other innovativetechnologies. IS4S is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama withoffice locations in Auburn and Opelika, Alabama; Orlando, Niceville, and FortWalton Beach, Florida; Atlanta and Warner Robins, Georgia; Dayton, Ohio;Slidell, Louisiana; and Aberdeen, Maryland.

Benefits:

Competitive salary withcomprehensive health and wellness benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Educational and professionaldevelopment opportunities

Dynamic and collaborative workenvironment

Employee ownership

Mission Statement:
Our missionis to solve important problems for our customers in an environment where doingthe right thing is more important than profit, and where our company is fullyowned and operated by ethical, motivated employees.