HWIL IT&E Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Engineer will support the design, development, and implementation of real-time, closed-loop HWIL capabilities for test-bed programs. This early-career role provides hands-on exposure to HWIL integration, troubleshooting of test equipment, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams while building a foundation for future responsibilities. Lockheed Martin is committed to supporting work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. The company uses purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve complex challenges, fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility, with diverse career opportunities, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Education & Experience: 1+ years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another STEM discipline from an accredited institution.
Clearance: Ability to obtain/maintain an Active Secret clearance.
Technical Foundations: Understanding of digital, analog, and mixed-signal electronic components; familiarity with basic circuit analysis.
Lab Proficiency: Experience using test equipment to diagnose hardware/software failures.
Team Collaboration: Ability to interpret customer needs, work with the team to develop technical solutions, contribute to product backlogs, and provide clear feedback.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience with Missile 6-DOF simulation design and/or HWIL simulation.
Understanding of pre-flight system performance assessment and post-flight verification concepts.
Familiarity with real-time, closed-loop HWIL simulations.
Basic experience with flight software integration and verification.

Responsibilities

Assist in integrating and testing air vehicle software, firmware, and hardware within the HWIL facility.
Support the installation and debugging of stimulation equipment, connectors, timing modules, and associated test hardware.
Operate and troubleshoot HWIL-related lab equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition systems, etc.).
Contribute to program meetings, prepare status updates, and interface with systems, software, mechanical, and test engineers.
Participate in verification and validation activities for subsystems and overall system performance.
Develop and maintain simple test procedures, documentation, and issue tracking records.