Principal HW/SW Integration Engineer Lead

Lynx•Huntsville, AL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal HW/SW Integration Engineer Lead implements internal data architecture and development activities at the holistic vehicle level. The role ensures end-to-end data and interface compatibility throughout the system, including external interfaces, and defines and maintains internal messages and data flow through the missile. It also supports external message definition with the Ground Weapons System (GWS). The engineer collaborates with FSW, FPGA, and HW teams to close data architecture and hardware/software integration items; supports sequence-diagram development with the architecture team; develops IEIDDs, resolves TBxs, and addresses system-level gaps; and assists with data-architecture updates identified during hardware testing. The role drives closure of hardware/software integration issues from design through testing and initial flight, supports reviews of relevant internal, SDRL, and CDRL interface documentation, and supports hardware/software configuration definition, CONOPS, and parameter management. The position requires an active Secret clearance and 100% onsite work, with travel of up to 25%. Remote work opportunities may be available based on role. Lynx offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off and holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and career-growth and professional-development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or related experience.
8+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a strong focus on systems-level development, testing, and integration.
Software background with strong systems understanding and knowledge of systems-level hardware.
Ability and desire to work in a fluctuating systems-engineering environment.
Software background sufficient to understand software build needs and requirements.
Experience with ICDs and IDDs to define system requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering high-impact solutions.
Experience with integration and test (I&T).
Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers.
Active Secret clearance required.
Ability to work onsite 100%.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Atlassian tools such as Confluence, JIRA, and Bitbucket.
Experience leading technical projects or mentoring junior engineers.
Systems-level experience with hardware and interface implementation, such as RS422 or SpaceWire.
Experience developing and executing system-level and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test procedures.
Strong understanding of requirements verification and validation processes.
Experience troubleshooting integrated hardware/software systems in a lab environment.
Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designs.
Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Implement internal data architecture and development activities at the holistic vehicle level.
Ensure end-to-end data and interface compatibility throughout the system, including external interfaces.
Define and maintain internal messages and data flow through the missile.
Support external message definition with the Ground Weapons System (GWS).
Collaborate with FSW, FPGA, and HW teams to close data architecture and hardware/software integration items.
Support sequence-diagram development with the architecture team.
Collaborate with FSW, FPGA, and HW teams to develop IEIDDs, resolve TBxs, and address system-level gaps.
Assist with data-architecture updates identified during hardware testing.
Drive closure of hardware/software integration issues from design through testing and initial flight as identified by the team.
Support reviews of relevant interface documentation, including internal, SDRL, and CDRL materials.
Support hardware/software configuration definition, CONOPS, and parameter management.