HWIL IT&E Engineer Stf; E4 Grand Prairie, TX | Security Clearance

Position: HWIL IT&E Engineer Stf (E4) | Grand Prairie, TX | 10012 with Security Clearance
Job Number 10012 Standard

Job Description The HWIL IT&E Engineer (E4) provides senior-level technical leadership for the design, development, and implementation of real-time, closed-loop Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) test-bed capabilities that focus on integrated test and evaluation (IT&E) of air-vehicle software, firmware, and hardware. With 5+ years of relevant experience, you will operate with limited direction, set technical strategy, and influence program-wide decisions while serving as the primary technical liaison to senior government and industry stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities
• Define and evolve the IT&E architecture for HWIL test-beds, establishing standards for real-time simulation, stimulus generation, data acquisition, and timing synchronization.
• Influence budget and schedule decisions; provide estimates and resource plans for IT&E subsystem development and test.
• Design, develop, and validate stimulation and measurement solutions (signal generators, DAQ, FPGA-based stimulators, high-speed I/O).
• Direct integration efforts, oversee debugging, timing alignment, and capability verification in real-time simulations.
• Translate mission-level test objectives into HWIL test cases and back-log items.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and analysts, conduct technical reviews, and facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Promote best-practice documentation and training on IT&E tools and processes.
• Identify and implement process, tool, and automation enhancements to increase simulation fidelity, test efficiency, and data-driven decision making.
• Drive adoption of advanced design tools (signal-integrity analysis, high-frequency simulation, automated test generation). Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Systems Engineering, or related STEM field.

* 5+ years of experience in HWIL integration, IT&E, real - time simulation, or comparable high - fidelity test - bed environments.

* Strong knowledge of digital, analog, and mixed - signal electronics;
Extensive hands - on experience with electronic test equipment

* Proven ability to present technical briefings to senior leadership and government customers; produce clear, concise documentation and test reports.

* Demonstrated success working in multidisciplinary environments and leading small technical teams.

* Active Secret Security clearance Desired Skills
* Experience with real - time operating systems, MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, and scripting languages (Python/C++) for test automation.

* Knowledge of Lockheed Martin and industry best practices for HWIL IT&E development.

* Experience coordinating test support with government customers and managing technical contracts.

* Experience in RF, high - speed digital design, real - time operating systems, and/or high performance computing.

* Experience designing, integrating and operating real - time closed - loop HWIL simulators, FPGA - based stimulus generators, and high - speed DAQ systems.

* Proficiency in Missile 6 - DOF simulation, sensor model integration, and timing synchronization techniques. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition.

Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. 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.