Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Hardware in the Loop Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab$100K — $245K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware in the loop test beds.
  • Proficient in software programming and embedded systems communication.
  • Ability to lead a team of 2-6 engineers in HIL testbed design.
  • Eligible for an Interim Secret security clearance, with potential for Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team to design, build, and run hardware in the loop capabilities for weapon systems.
  • Collaborate with government officials to design and execute tests based on their needs.
  • Work alongside software and hardware designers to implement HIL capabilities according to requirements.
  • Understand and work with embedded hardware systems and their interfaces.
  • Present project progress and results to sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Mentor team members on HIL designs and task distribution.
  • Document coding processes, implement CI/CD practices, and manage network system setup.

Benefits

  • Robust education assistance program.
  • Unmatched retirement contributions.
  • Healthy work/life balance.
  • Inclusive and vibrant workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Do you love to work on hardware in the loop testing?

Do you like contributing to projects where you get hands on with hardware to conduct analysis and solve critical challenges?

We are seeking an engineer or scientist that is capable of leading both the design and construction of a new hardware in the loop (HWIL or HIL) system as well as adding capability and expanding existing HWILs to test weapon systems critical to our nation's defense. If you have previous experience working with a hardware in the loop system and a passion to lead a team of smart engineers, you'll be a great fit for this position. You'll be joining a team that designs, builds and runs hardware in the loop (HWIL) testing around a weapon systems flight computers and other components, including datalinks, GPS receivers, and IMUs.

As a Hardware in the Loop Engineer...
  • Your primary responsibility will be leading a team of engineers to design, build, and run real-time, open-loop and closed-loop, hardware in the loop capabilities around unique weapons systems.
  • You will work with the government to design tests based on their needs and will lead execution of test and analysis activities.
  • Work with software and hardware designers to develop and implement the HWIL capability, taking care to understand requirements the specific HWIL objectives levy on the architecture.
  • Work with embedded hardware systems, understanding the electrical interfaces, physical interfaces, and communications protocols
  • Present status and results to project, program, and external sponsors
  • Mentor staff on HWIL designs, break up tasks as needed in chunks to fit the levels of individual staff members.
  • You will document code, implement CI/CD practices, setup network systems together, and communicate your needs across the team.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Possess a BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or similar field.
  • Have 5+ years of experience working with hardware in the loop test beds.
  • Are skilled in software programming, understanding electrical signals and how embedded systems communicate.
  • Capable of leading a team of 2-6 (or more) engineers to design and build out a Hardware in the Loop testbed.
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
  • Have significant experience designing and building hardware in the loop test beds.
  • Have experience designing high fidelity (6-dof) software simulations for flying platforms (missiles, planes, projectiles).
  • Have experience with object-oriented programming languages (Java, C, C++) and scripting languages (Python or MATLAB).
  • Are familiar with one or more of: CUDA, FPGA, software defined radio (SDR) or RFSoC, networking protocols, RF systems.
  • Have experience with test equipment including spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes
  • Have experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems


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Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
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