Hardware-In-The-Loop Lead - Blue Ring
Core
Lead the design, development, build, integration, and checkout of high-fidelity Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environments for space vehicles and systems.
Role type
Senior IC Hardware-in-the-Loop Lead (Test Systems)
Builds
High-fidelity HIL testbeds, real-time simulation infrastructure, emulators, and Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for spaceflight programs.
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Systems Integration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware-in-the-loop system design, real-time simulation architecture, hardware interface design (MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, Ethernet, CAN), avionics architecture knowledge, embedded systems integration, test campaign leadership, configuration control management, automated test procedure definition.
Preferred skills
Systems integration experience, launch vehicle or spacecraft systems familiarity, simulation model fidelity expertise, automated test framework development, technical team management.
Technologies
MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, Ethernet, CAN, real-time simulation platforms, EGSE, flight software interfaces.
Responsibilities
Lead design and checkout of HIL test environments; define testbed requirements across multi-disciplinary teams; own hardware/software architecture of testbeds; communicate test status and risks to leadership; maintain configuration control of HIL assets; plan and execute test campaigns; define automated test procedures; coordinate with flight software and mission operations; manage a team of engineers and technicians.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership