Description:
The Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HWIL) Engineer will support the design, development, and implementation of real‑time, closed‑loop HWIL capabilities for test‑bed programs. This early‑career role (≈1+ year experience) provides hands‑on exposure to HWIL integration, troubleshooting of test equipment, and collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams while building a foundation for future responsibilities.
What You Will Be Doing
- Assist in integrating and testing air vehicle software, firmware, and hardware within the HWIL facility.
- Support the installation and debugging of stimulation equipment, connectors, timing modules, and associated test hardware.
- Operate and troubleshoot HWIL‑related lab equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition systems, etc.).
- Contribute to program meetings, prepare status updates, and interface with systems, software, mechanical, and test engineers.
- Participate in verification and validation activities for subsystems and overall system performance.
- Develop and maintain simple test procedures, documentation, and issue tracking records.
Why Join Us
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
Basic Qualifications:
- Education & Experience: 1+ years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another STEM discipline from an accredited institution.
- Clearance: Ability to obtain/maintain an Active Secret clearance.
- Technical Foundations: Understanding of digital, analog, and mixed‑signal electronic components; familiarity with basic circuit analysis.
- Lab Proficiency: Experience using test equipment to diagnose hardware/software failures.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to interpret customer needs, work with the team to develop technical solutions, contribute to product backlogs, and provide clear feedback.
Desired Skills:
- Experience working with multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Experience with Missile 6‑DOF simulation design and/or HWIL simulation.
- Understanding of pre‑flight system performance assessment and post‑flight verification concepts.
- Familiarity with real‑time, closed‑loop HWIL simulations.
- Basic experience with flight software integration and verification.
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Test Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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