Mid-Career Electrical Engineer - Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation

Cortina Solutions•Panama City, FL

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About The Position

Cortina Solutions is seeking a high-impact Electrical Engineer to support the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). In this role, you will be a key contributor to multi-domain efforts that shape the future of naval warfare technology. The ideal candidate will be expected to execute with Excellence, serve with Integrity, and approach every problem with a drive to Get Things Done. The Electrical Engineer provides critical Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) integration and hardware troubleshooting support for complex engineering projects. This role bridges the gap between hardware subsystems and virtual test environments, ensuring our systems are robust, reliable, and ready for deployment. The position utilizes contemporary engineering tools to perform system power/data path evaluations, execute interface testing, and manage hardware/system interoperability checks.

Requirements

3-7+ years of relevant civilian or military professional electrical or hardware engineering experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Demonstrated experience with simulation technologies, specifically HWIL/HIL and test environments.
Proficiency with electronics test equipment (such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and analyzers) and diagnostic tools used for hardware modeling and testing.
Proven ability to perform hardware troubleshooting, interface testing, system wiring/cabling updates, and configuration management.
Active DOD Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mine/counter-mine warfare and/or environmental protection of electronics in a marine environment.
Familiarity with simulation development using the Unity game engine or virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) applications.
Experience assisting with the physical setup, maintenance, or operations of a simulation lab.
Experience working in a DoD DevSecOps or other Agile software development environment.

Responsibilities

Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) integration and testing, ensuring seamless communication, interoperability, and functionality between hardware components and simulated environments.
Troubleshoot, test, and maintain electrical and hardware components to evaluate system performance, perform power/data path evaluations, and support design validation.
Perform continuous In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) support, hardware modifications, and optimizations to improve simulation fidelity, system durability, and safety.
Assist with day-to-day HWIL lab operations, troubleshooting infrastructure, and keeping simulation environments calibrated and operational.
Execute and manage hardware interface testing and interoperability checks to support dynamic, multi-variable engineering scenarios and real-time data exchange.
Collaborate with systems engineers, QA, and software teams to define integration requirements and resolve technical issues.