Lead Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer

Alten

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Workplace: On-site, 5 days per week Location: Huntsville, Alabama or Tucson, AZ Lead Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer: The Lead M&S Engineer is responsible for the creation, maturation, and operation of the M&S environment for missile programs within the Kinetic Air and Missile Defense Division. The role involves working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment to solve complex engineering problems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in simulation development, system/subsystem modeling, software integration, and testing, along with hands-on experience in missile systems.    This position will interact with Guidance and Control (GNC) Engineers to evaluate system performance and drive system requirements to maximize the capabilities of the system. The M&S PE will also work with the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) engineering team to integrate/support the simulation use within the HWIL. These development efforts will generally be small focused design teams, which will require engineers to use a range of skills and tools across traditional engineering, computer science, and mathematical disciplines. Because of the nature of the development efforts, the engineer will need to work on a variety of stages of development including requirements definition, concept design, prototyping, detailed design, validation and verification testing.    You will also need to be comfortable with supporting missile tests at remote sites, engaging in various testing and simulation activities to validate and enhance system performance.  Key Job Responsibilities     • Develop and implement M&S environments for missile systems.       • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on software development and integration efforts, to include both suppliers and government customers.      • Execute testing, data collection, and analysis, including hardware-in-the-loop and multi-functional testing.      • Develop a 6DoF (Six Degrees of Freedom) modeling and simulation environment for performance validation, GNC development and HWIL integration.      • Assist in the development and execution of test plans and reports, presenting data to both large and small audiences.      • Ensure the application of best practices and standards in system design and testing.      • Develops and mentors high-performing engineering teams      • Partners with functional leaders to drive process improvements throughout the engineering development processes      • Other duties as assigned       Required Qualifications     • Master Degree or PhD in a Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering discipline (or equivalent).      • U.S. Citizenship required      • Existing DoD Secret security clearance required      • Experience with Defense products and customers, especially in C-UAS products      • Minimum of 8-12 years of demonstrated experience in M&S engineering, specifically in missile or aerospace systems      • Expertise in Simulation and Model development      • Experience in GNC algorithm development, including guidance, navigation, and autopilot algorithms      • Experience in an Agile and Waterfall development environment      • Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills      • Experience project planning in terms of schedule, budget, and resource estimations      • Exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to develop and communicate a vision that inspires and motivates staff and aligns with the business strategy      • Ability to build strong relationships within all disciplines within organization      • Effective influencing and negotiation skills in an environment in which resources may not be under your direct control      • Experienced and proficient with MS Office applications and other office productivity tools      • Travel required to domestic US sites - up to 10%       Preferred Qualifications     • Follows standard practices and procedures when analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Completes assigned tasks within schedule and budget      • Shares ideas and experiences with others, solicits feedback and asks relevant questions      • Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties      • Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives      • Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products      • Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company      • Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills      • Team Player - Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests      • Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees        Salary Range      • $155,000-$170,000     • The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Alten

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Workplace: On-site, 5 days per week Location: Huntsville, Alabama ALTEN Technology is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Electrical Engineer to join one of our top client's Kinetic Effectors Group. This role will support the design, development, and integration of electrical systems for the Next Generation Counter Uncrewed Aerial System Missile (NGCM) in support of national defense objectives. This is a hands-on, mid-career engineering role focused on embedded electronics, power systems, avionics, and missile subsystem integration and associated testing. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, government customers, and suppliers to deliver cutting-edge solutions in a mission-critical environment. Key Job Responsibilities     • Design, analyze, and test electrical hardware for missile components including power distribution, control electronics, telemetry, and interface circuits.     • Develop and manage electrical schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable assemblies.     • Support component selection and procurement, ensuring conformance with military and environmental standards.     • Conduct design verification, validation, and hardware troubleshooting during lab, ground, and flight tests.     • Collaborate with systems engineers to define and implement electrical interfaces, requirements, and ICDs.     • Assist in EMI/EMC compliance testing and environmental qualification (e.g., vibration, thermal, shock).     • Support integration and test activities in lab and field environments, including missile checkout procedures.     • Document engineering work through detailed drawings, reports, test plans, and configuration control systems.     • Assist with program schedule creation and hardware development planning     • Develop engineering labor and material estimates      Required Qualifications     • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience     • Minimum of 8 – 12 years of relevant experience     • Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret security clearance.     • Understanding and application of industry electrical engineering technical standards; demonstrated electrical component design experience     • Experience with circuit design and application     • Experience using analytical software tools, such as MATLAB or Python, to analyze and reduce data to identify key characteristics and trends     • Demonstrated experience in electrical power distribution and design systems     • Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics     • Experience with requirements-driven hardware design and circuitry design     • Experience with classified test systems or systems subject to cyber security policies and risk management framework (RMF) engineering technical standards     • Experience with analog and digital circuit design     • Experience with printed circuit board design and layout using ECAD tools     • Ability to present engineering materials for requirements, design, and various milestones     • Experience evaluating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts for compliance     • Experience researching, developing, designing and testing circuits, components and equipment systems     • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is essential.     • Must be proficient in use Microsoft business tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint      Preferred Qualifications     • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.     • Experience supporting a DoD missile program from concept through flight test.     • Working knowledge of Explosives Safety and Ordnance System Safety.     • Experience developing and releasing formal engineering documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures     • Experience with telemetry systems     • Experience with mission critical and safety critical systems, components, connectors, cables, etc.     • Familiarity with MIL-STD-1901A, MIL-STD-882, EWR-127, RCC 319, RCC 324, DoDEA 8510.01, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, ECSS-ST-50-11C     • Prior work with air-to-air, air-to-ground, or surface-to-air missile systems.       Salary Range      • $155,000-$170,000     • The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience       All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Tata Technologies Nordics AB

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth, we are now recruiting for a Technical Lead to strengthen our team in Gothenburg, Sweden. Role Overview: As a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer, you will join a collaborative team focused on designing, developing, and maintaining electrical HIL rigs at both component and domain levels. These rigs enable early-stage integration and verification of hardware and software by simulating real vehicle environments using advanced Vector tools. Your work ensures that HIL systems evolve to support emerging technologies such as electrification and autonomous driving. You will contribute to continuous improvements in test automation, simulation models, and integration strategies, gaining broad exposure to vehicle systems and electrical architectures while driving innovation in automated testing and continuous integration. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of HIL rigs. Drive integration efforts across multiple product domains. Commission and validate HIL test objects. Diagnose and resolve hardware issues, including harnesses and simulations. Manage ECU updates and component configurations on HIL rigs. Develop network simulations (Gateways, signal manipulation, etc.). Support manual software downloads for core ECUs. Profile: You are a problem-solver with a collaborative mindset, capable of managing multiple tasks in parallel. You value quality, continuous improvement, and innovative approaches to processes and methods. Qualifications: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Physics, or similar. 5+ years of relevant experience. Skills & Expertise: Strong background in electronic systems development (HW & SW). Hands-on experience working with Core or Central computing cluster ECUs like VCUs, Zonal Architecture ECUs. Hands-on experience with HIL and automated test systems using Vector tools. Proficiency in Python and CAPL for scripting and automation. Deep understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet). Skilled in CANoe for simulation and data analysis. Familiarity with Vector hardware components: VT System modules (VT RT Modules, VT cards) RT Rack and compatible I/O boards Vector Network Interface cards Power supply units and control systems LINUX environment, knowledge of managing folder structure and install /update OS Flashing software – SW verification and fault tracing Bringing up ECU boards with firmware Tools: CANoe, vTESTstudio Vector VT Systems Vector VT RT Modules Vector RT Racks Python (C# is a plus) If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you. Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world. Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest; each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date, it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.