Hardware-in--Loop; HWIL) Engineer; Huntsville, AL
Listed on 2026-10-24
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Job Title: Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Engineer
FLSA: Exempt
Clearance: Secret
Location: Huntsville, AL
Job Type: Full time
NTA, Inc. is a locally recognized Best Place to Work and Best Place for Working Parents specializing in technical services centered on research, development, integration, demonstration and evaluation of various missile and aviation system technologies with a focus in Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and Guidance and Control (G&C) technologies. Our engineering expertise and leading-edge technology foster strong customer relationships, a challenging work environment, and limitless employee opportunities in the realm of supporting the Warfighter.
Join the NTA family that fosters a healthy work-life balance, facilitates teamwork, welcomes inquisitive thinkers, and promotes excellence.
NTA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineer to support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) activities at Redstone Arsenal. Duties will include development of real-time software in support of HWIL test capabilities and integration of bespoke hardware into HWIL facilities. All these duties will support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) in the area of missile research and development.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
- 3 + years of experience
Required:
- Experience with object-oriented software development in C++
- Experience with low-level systems programming in C
- Experience with Linux operating systems, preferably Red Hat
- Experience with real-time systems and software
- A high level of computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Desired:
- Experience with HWIL simulations and/or embedded systems
- Experience troubleshooting electronics using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
- Experience using schematics and wiring diagrams to perform root-cause analysis
- Experience with Linux kernel module and device driver development
- Experience with version control software and issue tracking (specifically git and Git Lab)
- Experience with other programming languages like Python, Fortran, and Ada
Applicant must have a secret security clearance or be able to obtain a secret security clearance through a government security investigation. U.S. Citizenship is required.
What We Offer
- Company Paid Blue Cross Blue Shield Health and Dental Employee Coverage
- Company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance
- 401(k) plan with generous matching and company contributions
- Financial Advising with Morgan Stanley
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
- Paid Time Off to include 11 paid holidays, vacation, sick, jury duty, and military leave
- VSP Vision coverage
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Parental Leave
- Professional Development and Educational Assistance
NTA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated Action Employer. NTA, Inc. affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, protected veteran status or national origin. If you require special assistance applying for one of our positions, please contact Human Resources at (256) 327- 4107 OFCCP:
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This is a full time position Requisition Number: NT485
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