HWIL Simulation Eng for Flight Systems

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

1d • $107,900 - $195,050 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Kinetic Effects Business Area is seeking a Hardware in the Loop Simulation Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL to work on expanding programs in the area of flight systems. This includes programs such as US SOCOM’s GBU 69/B Small Glide Munition, AGM-190/A Small Cruise Missile, multiple hypersonic missile development programs, DARPA’s Gremlins program and other rapid development efforts. Occasional travel will be required for in-person engagements with internal customers and suppliers across multiple Leidos sites as well as flight test activities at government test ranges. This role will report directly to the Flight Vehicle Modeling and Simulation manager in the Small Airborne Effectors Division.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience with 6-DOF simulations of aerospace vehicles.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop simulation design and testing for aerospace vehicles.
• Proficiency developing test plans and test reports for HWIL simulations.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity and experience with C++ programming.
• Familiarity and experience with Department of War munitions development and employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the hardware-in-the-loop simulation infrastructure for multiple flight system developmental programs, including Small Glide Munition and Small Cruise Missile
• Detailed understanding of the flight vehicle capabilities and requirements including how to test these in the HWIL environment.
• Coordinate with program leadership and subsystem lead engineers on integrating and testing new electronic components, flight software and 6-DOF simulation updates.
• Develop test cases for regression testing and V&V activities, including documentation of planned tests, scheduling test activities, recording and documenting test results, and communicating results to stakeholders, including identifying deficiencies that require attention.
• Support flight test planning and preparation through HWIL testing of mission plans in nominal and abnormal conditions, and setup to support mission rehearsals.
• Identify deficiencies in the HWIL architecture and design updates or improvements to address.
• Participate in the initial standing up of HWIL infrastructure to support new developmental programs through selecting components (such as real-time computers and GPS signal generators), working with vendors to provide pricing and coordinating purchasing of the components.

Benefits

• Leidos contributes to the communities where we live and work.
• Leidos operates sustainably.
• Leidos is committed to doing the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior