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HITL Software Engineer

Auckland Production Complex Office💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, maintain, and operate hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) systems and avionic test platforms to support rocket production and launch operations.

Role type

Senior IC software engineer (hardware-in-the-loop systems)

Builds

Automation tools for HITL operations and launch vehicle simulation platforms

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Hardware-in-the-loop testing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Python, Linux, automation solution design, hardware-in-the-loop environment experience, test system design, sensor and signal conditioning knowledge, data acquisition electronics, root cause analysis, technical documentation

Preferred skills

C++, PLCs, relays, power systems, Ethernet/RS485/422/232/CAN/LVDS/SpaceWire protocols, computer networking, engineering drawings, harness manufacturing, electrical connectors, crimping, soldering, spacecraft systems knowledge, Jira

Technologies

Python, Linux, CI/CD, Git, NX, SolidWorks, Jira

Responsibilities

Design and architect automation solutions for HITL operations, operate launch vehicle simulation platforms for Day of Launch, verify functionality of avionic components, analyze test results from raw data, troubleshoot anomalies, maintain technical documentation and system diagrams, improve HITL standardization processes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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