HWIL Manager

Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Engineering and Technology Manager (ETM) and lead for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) systems across multiple product lines within the Integration, Test and Evaluation (IT&E) functional directorate. This role requires a technical and operational leader who can drive the design, development, integration and testing of advanced missile and sensor subsystems within a real-time, closed-loop simulation environment.

This leader will oversee a multi-disciplinary engineering team and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful program execution. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills and demonstrate proficiency in all the tenets of Full Spectrum Leadership.

• Leadership and Strategy:
  Exhibit all Full Spectrum leadership attributes of shaping the future, building effective relationships, energizing the team, delivering results, and modeling personal excellence, integrity, and accountability.
• Multi-Product Line Oversight:
  Manage HWIL development, test, and integration efforts across multiple programs with varying technical and contractual requirements.
• Technical Execution:
  Direct development and sustainment of HWIL capabilities, including RF injection, sensor modeling, Over-the-Air (OTA) testing, and closed-loop simulation.
• Government and Customer Liaison:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for USG HWIL counterparts, coordinating roadmaps, capabilities, and future upgrades.
• Program Management & Earned Value:
  Act as the Control Account Manager (CAM), responsible for cost, schedule and budget execution across HWIL development efforts.
• IRAD & Technology Development:
  Work with internal R&D teams to define and implement next-generation HWIL capabilities to support evolving mission needs.

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline (M.S. preferred).
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience in an HWIL role.
• Proven experience leading multi-functional IPTs in an HWIL, RF, or sensor test environment.
• Strong technical background in real-time HWIL integration, RF signal generation, and digital modeling.
• Experience executing Real-Time, Closed-Loop Simulations supporting Pre-Flight Simulation and walk-up to a missile flight test event.
• Expertise in System Engineering processes and HWIL verification methodologies.
• Experience managing multiple programs and balancing technical and business objectives.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Active Secret clearance.

• M.S. in Electrical, Aerospace, Systems or a related Engineering discipline.
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
• Experience managing multiple programs and balancing technical and business objectives.
• Experience designing, integrating and testing RF Up conversion / Down conversion, Attenuation and Signal Control Subsystems.
• Experience integrating digital models into a real-time, closed-loop simulation utilizing C++.
• Experience simulating Datalink, GPS, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) and Control Actuation Systems (CAS).

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

• Experience Level – Experienced Professional
• Business Unit – MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
• Relocation Available – Possible
• Career Area – Test Engineering
• Type – Full-Time
• Shift – First