Lab & Integration Engineer
Core
Engineer and integrate software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and iron bird rigs for autonomous air vehicles, managing flight controls, mission systems, and test readiness.
Role type
Senior IC Lab & Integration Engineer (Autonomous Air Systems)
Builds
Deployable autonomous air vehicle platforms and integrated test rigs
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Autonomous Systems
Required skills
Electrical and avionics integration, Real-time HITL host integration, Python and Linux automation, Configuration management, Fault isolation, Data logging and analysis, Network design (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet), Schematic and harness design
Preferred skills
Real-time simulation platforms (NI, dSPACE), Mission systems integration (EO/IR, EW), Hydraulic/actuation test experience, Lab CI/CD automation, Lab network accreditation (RMF/ATO)
Technologies
Python, Linux, NI, dSPACE, Speedgoat, Concurrent, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet, CAN, PTP, IRIG
Responsibilities
Design and maintain rig architectures and interface control documents, Lead rig bring-up and verification, Integrate real-time hosts with simulation and flight hardware, Execute integration procedures and triage failures, Maintain configuration baselines and engineering records, Automate checkout and regression testing, Support capacity planning and sustainment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
