Software Developer – HWIL Simulation

SAIC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a highly qualified Software Engineer to join the Aviation Systems Integration Lab (AVNSIL), located within the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) at Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville, AL. The selected candidate will play a key role in the development and integration of aircraft simulation and stimulation (sim/stim) solutions supporting a variety of aviation platforms and mission systems. This role operates within a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) environment and directly contributes to system integration, testing, and validation efforts. This position requires a self-starter with a strong technical foundation, a willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced lab environment.

Requirements

Strong technical foundation
Willingness to learn
Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Experience with MIL-STD-1553
Experience with ARINC 429

Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, and maintain software supporting aviation simulation and stimulation environments
Design and implement sim/stim models representing aircraft subsystems, avionics, and data interfaces
Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers to support full system integration within HWIL environments
Participate in agile development activities including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Perform software testing, debugging, and validation to ensure stable and reliable system performance
Troubleshoot software and integration issues across lab systems, including hardware interfaces and communication protocols
Contribute to system and software design efforts, including architecture, interface definitions, and data flow
Conduct peer code reviews and maintain code quality using established best practices
Support integration of avionics communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429
Document software design, functionality, and test results to support maintainability and accreditation efforts
Provide technical support to users and assist with lab integration events, testing activities, and customer demonstrations