Lead Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer

Key Job Responsibilities

• HWIL Architecture & System Design
• Define HWIL system architecture for NGCM baseline and future variants
• Draft hardware and software requirements for HWIL drawers and subsystems
• 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
• Capture support for future NGCM derivative capture efforts
• Customer & Capture Support
• Interface with Army, RCCTO, and industry partners
• Support OTA proposals and technical white papers
• Provide technical inputs for future NGCM derivative capture efforts
• Travel to partner sites for HWIL deployment and integration support

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred)
• U.S. Citizenship required
• 8+ years experience in electrical hardware design and avionics integration
• Direct experience designing, building, and deploying HWIL systems
• Experience leading small engineering teams
• Background in missile or hypersonic systems preferred
• Experience with:
• Avionics hardware lifecycle management
• Configuration Management (ECO, DCO, NCR, MRB, ERB processes)
• Environmental qualification testing (ATP/QTP)
• OTA proposals and technical capture efforts
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Controls systems and GNC integration
• Electrical system design & hardware integration
• Technical data package development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing HWIL systems for missile flight hardware
• Familiarity with trajectory analysis, radar modeling, or MATLAB-based analysis tools
• Prior hiring manager or section lead experience

Salary Range

• $155,000-$170,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities