Lead Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer

410 Jan Davis Drive Northwest, Huntsville, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Define HWIL system architecture for NGCM baseline and future variants
Draft hardware and software
Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Functional Block Diagrams (FBDs), Wiring Diagrams (WDs), and Test Procedures
Ensure configuration control of all HWIL technical data packages (TDPs) Integration & Test
Design, build, test, and deploy complete HWIL systems
Lead integration of avionics, GEU, seeker, CAS, and propulsion interfaces into HWIL environment
Support TRR, ATP, and QTP events
Develop validation and verification (V&V) strategies for GNC algorithms Program & Technical Leadership
Lead and manage HWIL engineering team (electrical, software, integration)
Develop Basis of Estimate (BOE) for new scope and IRAD efforts
Support Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) planning and execution
Coordinate staffing and resource planning for HWIL activities Customer & Capture Support
Support OTA proposals and technical white papers
HWIL Architecture & System Design

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred) 8+ years
experience in electrical hardware design and avionics integration Direct
Experience leading small engineering teams
Experience with: o Avionics hardware lifecycle management o Configuration Management (ECO, DCO, NCR, MRB, ERB processes) o Environmental qualification testing (ATP/QTP) o OTA proposals and technical capture efforts
Strong working knowledge of: o Controls systems and GNC integration o Electrical system design & hardware integration o Technical data package development Desired
Experience developing HWIL systems for missile flight hardware
Familiarity with trajectory analysis, radar modeling, or MATLAB-based analysis tools
From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.