Posted August 02, 2026
HWIL Engineer
Vervic Inc.
Huntsville, AL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
Title: HWIL Engineer
Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required.
Job Description & Position Responsibilities: Penta Research is seeking candidates to pioneer a cutting-edge hardware integration lab: Enable comprehensive, end-to-end testing of flight systems. Architect a dynamic testing environment: Integrate tactical hardware, sensor emulators, and physics simulators. Establish a robust HWIL platform: Ensure seamless validation of Units Under Test (UUT) in simulated mission scenarios.
The candidate will perform:
%CF; Lab Architecture: Design and implement a comprehensive hardware integration lab for end-to-end testing.
%CF; HWIL Implementation: Establish and manage Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) testing environments.
%CF; System Integration: Integrate tactical hardware, sensor emulators, and physics simulators.
%CF; Test Scenario Integration: Facilitate the integration of software simulations into hardware test scenarios.
%CF; UUT Management: Configure the lab for various Units Under Test (UUT), including flight computers and auxiliary systems.
%CF; Communication Protocol Management: Ensure seamless integration of communication protocols (e.g., SpaceWire, 1553, Ethernet, Fiber, SDLC).
%CF; Hardware Device Management: Configure and utilize specialized hardware devices (e.g., Dell PowerEdge Servers, iHawk real-time computer systems, Spirent GNSS simulators).
%CF; Collaboration: Work with software simulation teams to ensure hardware compatibility.
%CF; Documentation: Draft detailed test plans, procedures, and reports.
Basic Qualifications:
%CF; Degree: Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
%CF; Proven experience in hardware integration and testing.
%CF; Strong understanding of embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
%CF; Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing.
%CF; Basic understanding of software simulation principles and integration.
%CF; Knowledge of communication protocols and network systems.
%CF; Ability to design and implement complex hardware test environments.
%CF; Familiarity with server hardware, and real-time computing systems.
%CF; Ability to draft design architectures, rack diagrams, and system layouts using tools like Visio or Drawio.
%CF; Ability to manage customer expectations and adhere to project schedules. Preferred Qualifications:
%CF; Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline.
%CF; Experience with flight computers and avionics systems.%CF; Familiarity with physics simulators and sensor emulators.
%CF; Experience with GNSS and PNT devices.
%CF; Experience with test equipment such as iHawk and Spirent.
%CF; Experience with tactical hardware.
%CF; Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Travel Requirement:
%CF; Position location: Huntsville, AL. No travel is anticipated for this position
EOE
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Title: HWIL Engineer
Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required.
Job Description & Position Responsibilities: Penta Research is seeking candidates to pioneer a cutting-edge hardware integration lab: Enable comprehensive, end-to-end testing of flight systems. Architect a dynamic testing environment: Integrate tactical hardware, sensor emulators, and physics simulators. Establish a robust HWIL platform: Ensure seamless validation of Units Under Test (UUT) in simulated mission scenarios.
The candidate will perform:
%CF; Lab Architecture: Design and implement a comprehensive hardware integration lab for end-to-end testing.
%CF; HWIL Implementation: Establish and manage Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) testing environments.
%CF; System Integration: Integrate tactical hardware, sensor emulators, and physics simulators.
%CF; Test Scenario Integration: Facilitate the integration of software simulations into hardware test scenarios.
%CF; UUT Management: Configure the lab for various Units Under Test (UUT), including flight computers and auxiliary systems.
%CF; Communication Protocol Management: Ensure seamless integration of communication protocols (e.g., SpaceWire, 1553, Ethernet, Fiber, SDLC).
%CF; Hardware Device Management: Configure and utilize specialized hardware devices (e.g., Dell PowerEdge Servers, iHawk real-time computer systems, Spirent GNSS simulators).
%CF; Collaboration: Work with software simulation teams to ensure hardware compatibility.
%CF; Documentation: Draft detailed test plans, procedures, and reports.
Basic Qualifications:
%CF; Degree: Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
%CF; Proven experience in hardware integration and testing.
%CF; Strong understanding of embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
%CF; Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing.
%CF; Basic understanding of software simulation principles and integration.
%CF; Knowledge of communication protocols and network systems.
%CF; Ability to design and implement complex hardware test environments.
%CF; Familiarity with server hardware, and real-time computing systems.
%CF; Ability to draft design architectures, rack diagrams, and system layouts using tools like Visio or Drawio.
%CF; Ability to manage customer expectations and adhere to project schedules. Preferred Qualifications:
%CF; Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline.
%CF; Experience with flight computers and avionics systems.%CF; Familiarity with physics simulators and sensor emulators.
%CF; Experience with GNSS and PNT devices.
%CF; Experience with test equipment such as iHawk and Spirent.
%CF; Experience with tactical hardware.
%CF; Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Travel Requirement:
%CF; Position location: Huntsville, AL. No travel is anticipated for this position
EOE
