GNC Hardware in the Loop and Embedded Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Hardware in the Loop and Embedded Engineer to join our Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) department in either our Mooresville, NC or Huntsville, AL office.

Responsibilities

• Modeling and simulation of high-speed aerodynamic vehicles (sub, super, and hypersonic) in real-time computation environments
• Hardware interactions with Corvid's flight computer
• Expansion of our hardware in the loop (HIL) systems
• Deriving requirements for simulator systems for various flight hardware such as GPS receivers, tactical actuators, and seekers
• Bridging the gap between desktop simulation of GNC algorithms to verification of the algorithms on flight hardware
• Further mature Corvid's HIL systems to integrate new GNC hardware units under test
• Develop user interfaces and processes to increase user-friendliness of the system
• Integrate the core six degree of freedom (6DOF) flight simulation with new test apparatus such as flight motion tables
• Work with other supporting groups at Corvid to enable modeling in real-time simulations of new vehicle dynamics models
• Work with other embedded systems engineers in the GNC department to define HIL requirements for integrating new flight hardware
• Support program reviews with V&V data artifacts from the HIL runs
• Perform V&V activities in real-time scenarios
• Assist 6DOF developers in developing vehicle dynamics models

Requirements

• Citizen of the United States
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (Active Secret/Top Secret security clearance preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science (Master's degree or Ph.D. with a GNC focus preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems engineering or experience with HIL development and testing, specifically applied to GNC, robotics, or autonomous systems
• Proficiency with C++, Python, Linux, and Git version control
• Solid understanding of embedded systems (microcontrollers, embedded Linux), alongside familiarity with modeling and simulation of aerospace vehicles and numerical methods (Runge-Kutta integration, etc.)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear requirements and documentation
• Experience with GPS simulation and hands-on experience with HIL/SIL testing and test bench instrumentation

Qualifications

• Strong blend of systems thinking, real-time algorithm performance, and hands-on simulation experience

Skills

• Systems thinking
• Real-time algorithm performance
• Hands-on simulation experience

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan via our generous 401(k) Matching
• Medical Insurance via Blue Cross - including a PPO and High-Deductible offering (with company HSA contribution)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of industry experience (not tenure)
• Career Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Company provided life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Incentive opportunities to reward strong performance and corporate growth
• Atractive corporate facilities that include Lake Norman access, outdoor activities (including grills) and more

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD