Principal HWIL Systems Architect & Lead

DESE Research is seeking a Principal HWIL Systems Architect & Lead to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to ensure the successful design, system integration, and qualification of real-time HWIL laboratory environments.

Position is contingent upon contract award.

• Apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle-balanced system-of-systems and system solutions.
• Evaluate customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces.
• Perform various analyses to optimize total system-of-systems and/or system architecture.
• Perform analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance, and other specialties that factor into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.

• Ensure compliance with system requirements and specifications of the design and development of the real-time HWIL simulator infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, modeling, and software engineers, to integrate tactical flight computers into the overall test environment.
• Define and document the laboratory's distributed computing architecture, real-time operating system parameters, and network constraints.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and testing guidelines in the design, setup, and sustainment of the simulation environment.
• Support test plans and procedure development to verify the functionality and performance of the target hardware under test.
• Support the troubleshooting and resolution of any technical issues or anomalies related to simulation drops or timing discrepancies during development and testing phases.

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain one).
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or a related discipline
• Experience leading Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) verification campaigns and managing physical interface boundaries AND/OR Experience architecting real-time simulation targets like dSPACE or National Instruments chassis.
• Systems engineering experience (10+ years) including test, architecture, and interface development and definition and requirement derivation.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to defense real-time systems.

• Experience in design and development of missile defense test benches or similar closed-loop radar/seeker labs.
• Knowledge of distributed test setups such as the Objective Simulation Framework (OSF).
• Proficiency in using engineering software tools for modeling, simulation, and analysis (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Cameo, Real-Time OS configurations).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex multi-threaded systems and troubleshoot technical issues.

For the past 46 years, DESE has provided industry-leading technical and engineering solutions in the fields of Defense, Energy, Space, and Environment. As a small, family-oriented business, DESE provides a compelling benefits package including a generous profit-sharing plan, competitive salaries, and perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex and engaging problems.

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