Hardware in the Loop Engineer

Job overview

The Hardware in the Loop Engineer is a full-time, onsite position in Laurel, MD. Compensation is not specified in the listing. This role is at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), focusing on testing weapon systems critical to national defense. The role involves leading the design and construction of hardware in the loop (HWIL) systems. The engineer will work with flight computers, datalinks, and other components to conduct testing and analysis, mentoring staff and driving technical execution.

What you'll do

• Lead a team to design, build, and run HWIL capabilities.
• Work with the government to design tests.
• Work with software and hardware designers to implement HWIL.
• Work with embedded hardware systems.
• Present results to sponsors.
• Mentor staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

laurel md

hardware engineering

hwil

testing

weapon systems

embedded systems

matlab

python

security clearance required

us citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

Focus on HWIL testing for weapon systems.

About the employer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.