Software Engineer - HIL

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship Required.

The Company is seeking a broad range of experience levels including Experienced, Senior, and Subject Matter Expert (SME)/Technical Lead Engineer (TLE) Level Test & Verification Engineers who will provide engineering support for a new software engineering initiative involving CI/CD pipelines and AI tools. This position will be physically located in Cambridge, MA.

• Sets up and configures test environments, including hardware, software, and network configurations to replicate production environments.
• Designs, develops, and completes test and verification of software products to ensure quality, reliability, and functionality.
• Partners with stakeholders to review and identify software requirements, test objectives, test strategies, and testability.
• Designs test plans, cases, and scenarios to meet software requirements and specifications.
• Executes test cases and scenarios to verify functionality, performance, and safety of software systems, identifying and reporting defects, issues, and potential vulnerabilities found during testing processes.
• Provides test results and feedback on software design and functionality to resolve defects, issues, and potential vulnerabilities.
• Creates, documents, and maintains test plans, procedures, cases, artifacts, metrics, and data in accordance with data privacy and security protocols and standards.
• Develops and maintains automated test scripts and frameworks to improve efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes.
• Performs software project management functions across test and verification activities involving multifunctional teams.
• Sets up and maintains a Hardware‑In‑the‑Loop automation system for automating system level software and hardware tests for avionics platforms.

• Oversees set up and configuration of test environments, including hardware, software, and network configurations to replicate production environments.
• Oversees a small technical team to accomplish technical milestones and contributes to the development of advanced rapid‑development software capabilities.
• Communicates technical progress, hurdles, proposed solutions, and team updates to Leadership.
• Research or publications in the HIL or AI software field are a strong plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with FPGA testing/architecture is a plus.
• Excellent collaborator with cross‑functional teams to achieve a common goal, including a teamwork mindset, good communication skills, and a desire for fast‑paced development.
• Proficient in NI Test Stand, NI Veri Stand, and NI LabVIEW for HIL testing and automation, or similar HIL platforms.
• Hands‑on experience with NI PXIe systems and hardware integration.
• Knowledge of avionics communication protocols (MIL‑STD‑1553, ARINC 429, CAN) a plus.
• Experience in verifying and validating avionics display systems a plus.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, MATLAB or similar.
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Familiarity with data acquisition and signal processing techniques.
• Familiar with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experienced with automated test and verification.
• Comfortable with lab and hardware systems/equipment.
• Familiar with automated testing methodologies and frameworks to ensure rapid and efficient test execution is a plus.
• Willingness to use AI Tools in HIL development required, familiarity is a plus but not required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with CI/CD (Dev Sec Ops ) teams to integrate software deployment with hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing environments.
• Advises on the set up and configuration of test environments, including hardware, software, and data configurations to replicate production environments.

• Bachelor’s degree and typically 3 or more years’ experience in a software engineering classification or a Master’s degree with 1 year of experience in a software engineering classification.
• Must be able to work onsite in Cambridge, MA.

• Education or experience in modern HIL techniques and/or use of AI Tools.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security…