Requires Bachelors Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related discipline with six years applicable experience, or a related MS degree with two years experience. Must have experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation and a working knowledge of a broad range of related science and disciplines including electronics, physics, system control, math, and computer sciences. Must be capable of maintaining and developing software modules written in Fortran, MATLAB/Simulink, C, and C++. This position requires a Top Secret Security clearance. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. . Observes company Quality, Safety, Environmental, Security and Administrative policies; supports Process Improvement.

Position reports to their supervisor and develops closed-loop HITL simulations of guided weapon systems. This includes the ability to develop and integrate HITL software for simulated air-to-air, surface-to-air, and air-to-surface weapons engagements. These simulations incorporate both hardware and software model elements into a single HITL simulation used for test and evaluation of weapon systems and include models of kinematics; dynamics; hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical control actuators, and components such as linear and angular accelerometers, gyroscopes, rate sensors, barometers, and E/O, IR, laser, and MMW seekers/sensors. These models are required to execute in real-time at integration rates exceeding 2000 Hz. Model airframe dynamics based on wind tunnel or computer-generated aerodynamic data. Develop and implement target models including environmental effects. Interface the simulation software to the weapon system under test and the GWEF test equipment, including flight motion simulators; E/O, IR, laser, and MMW target simulators; Global Positioning System (GPS); and other components. Integrate the simulation software and hardware components to form a working simulation, and troubleshoot new or existing simulations. These simulations operate on a variety of computer platforms, including Alpha workstations and PC compatibles. Execute a validation plan to establish the simulation’s validity and limitations, verify and validate HITL simulations against other simulations and against actual ground and flight tests, and validate simulation data collected for specific test programs. Develop and modify simulations written in Fortran, MATLAB/Simulink, C, and C++. Act as the closed-loop technical expert and HITL specialist, advising facility engineers and analysts on complex HITL issues. Analyze independently-developed HITL simulations, identify any performance issues, and resolve them. Must have a strong working knowledge of basic electronics, electromagnetic frequency components including Electro-Optical/Infrared, millimeter wave, radar, telemetry, microwave, laser, and have experience with complex instrumentation systems. Must be able to work with little or no oversight on tasks involving engineering disciplines.

The essential job functions include design, modification, fabrication, installation, testing and documentation of software to control laboratory equipment, facilities and instrumentation requiring comprehension of a complex group of electronic and mechanical systems. Will operate HITL simulations to test and evaluate weapon capabilities and susceptibilities within the USAF Facility at Eglin AFB, FL. Will diligently screen simulation results and verify integrity of the data. Will apply practical knowledge of scientific and engineering theories in solving problems requiring application of standard engineering techniques and practices. Will develop closed-loop-HITL simulations for guided weapon systems and develop and integrate HITL software for simulated air-to-air, surface-to-air, and air-to-surface weapon engagements. Will model airframe dynamics based on wind tunnel or computer-generated aerodynamic data. Will develop and implement target models including environmental effects as well as develop and modify simulation software modules written in Fortran, MATLAB/Simulink, C, and C++. Will interface the simulation software and hardware components to form a working simulation, and troubleshoot new or existing simulations. These simulations operate on a variety of computer platforms and operating systems to include UNIX/LINUX and MS Windows. Will work with a team to establish and execute a validation plan to establish the simulation’s validity and limitations, verify and validate HITL simulations against other simulations and against actual ground and flight tests, and validate simulation data collected for specific test programs. Act as the closed-looped technical expert and HITL specialist, advising facility engineers and analyst on complex HITL issues. Analyze independently-developed HITL simulations, identify any performance issues and resolve them.