HWIL SW Integration Engineer Stf (E4) | Orlando, FL | 11355

Standard Job Description

The HWIL Software Integration Engineer (E4) provides senior-level technical leadership for the development, integration, and verification of real-time, closed-loop Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) simulations that fuse missile hardware components with high-performance software models. With 5 + years of relevant experience, the incumbent operates with technical authority, defines integration strategy, and represents Lockheed Martin to senior government and industry partners on technical matters.

Core Responsibilities

• Software Architecture & Strategy
• Define and evolve the software architecture for HWIL test-beds, establishing standards for real-time code, low-latency data paths, and deterministic execution.
• Lead the adoption of best-in-class architecture patterns across the program.
• Missile Software & Model Integration
• Direct the integration of missile flight-software, guidance algorithms, and sensor models into closed-loop simulation environments (including 6-DOF dynamics).
• Real-Time Integration & Timing
• Ensure end-to-end latency and timing budgets are met for hardware-to-software interfaces through time-domain analysis, jitter budgeting, and priority-based scheduling.
• Implement and validate synchronization mechanisms between missile hardware (actuators, sensors, RF targets) and simulation models running on RTOS, FPGA, or HPC platforms.
• Program Leadership
• Serve as the lead HWIL software engineer, coordinating cross-functional teams (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Test, and Integration).
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary groups.
• Integration & Verification
• Direct software-hardware integration activities, oversee debugging of interface protocols, timing mismatches, and data-integrity issues.
• Hardware Interaction & Test Equipment
• Apply advanced hands-on hardware skills (RF testing, cable-harness verification, target generation) to support software integration and resolve hardware-related anomalies.
• Oversee use of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, RF signal generators, and high-speed data acquisition systems.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as the senior technical liaison with government customers for real-time simulation support, requirement clarification, and issue resolution.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience: 5+years in software development, real-time integration, and HWIL environments; proven track record integrating missile hardware with real-time simulations.
• Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field (Master’s preferred).
• Active Secret clearance
• Technical Expertise:
• Proficiency in C/C++ and real-time operating systems (e.g., RedHawk, VxWorks, RTLinux).
• Strong understanding of low-latency communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, MIL-STD-1553, CAN).
• Working knowledge of RF testing, target-generation equipment, and missile hardware interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer).
• Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, influence senior stakeholders, and produce clear technical documentation and presentations.

Desired Skills

• Experience leading HWIL software integration for missile or aerospace programs, including latency budgeting and deterministic timing verification.
• Familiarity with model-based development environments and automated code generation for real-time execution.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for HWIL real-time simulation design and implementation.
• Experience coordinating with government customers for test support, requirement negotiation, and issue resolution.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.