Hardware-in-the-loop (hwil) Lead

AeroVironment

Huntsville, AL, United States
$111,500 - $158,025; not specified; not specified ...
Hwil system lifecycle management
Gnc algorithm validation
Avionics hardware integration
The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Lead will be responsible for the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of NGCM HWIL systems supporting Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), avionics, and missile subsystem validation

Job Summary

  • The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Lead will be responsible for the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of NGCM HWIL systems supporting Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), avionics, and missile subsystem validation.
  • This role owns the full lifecycle of HWIL system development from requirements definition through integration, test, and customer deployment.
  • AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

Matching Summary

The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Lead will be responsible for the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of NGCM HWIL systems supporting Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), avionics, and missile subsystem validation.

Salary

$111,500 - $158,025; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • HWIL system lifecycle management
  • GNC algorithm validation
  • Avionics hardware integration
  • Missile subsystem validation
  • Technical data package development

Nice-to-have

  • Curious, relentless, mission-obsessed culture
  • Pushing boundaries of unmanned systems
  • Building technology that matters

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred)
  • 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
  • ITAR U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired

Work Rights

Must have U.S. person status under ITAR/EAR

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