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Penta Research Inc. HWIL Systems Architect - Flight Hardware Integration in Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville, AL

Full Time

Security Clearance:

Active Secret Clearance required.

Job Description and 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:

  • Lab Architecture:Design and implement a comprehensive hardware integration lab for end-to-end testing.
  • HWIL Implementation:Establish and manage Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) testing environments.
  • System Integration:Integrate tactical hardware, sensor emulators, and physics simulators.
  • Test Scenario Integration: Facilitate the integration of software simulations into hardware test scenarios.
  • UUT Management:Configure the lab for various Units Under Test (UUT), including flight computers and auxiliary systems.
  • Communication Protocol Management:Ensure seamless integration of communication protocols (e.g., SpaceWire, 1553, Ethernet, Fiber, SDLC).
  • Hardware Device Management:Configure and utilize specialized hardware devices (e.g., Dell PowerEdge Servers, iHawk real-time computer systems, Spirent GNSS simulators).
  • Collaboration:Work with software simulation teams to ensure hardware compatibility .
  • Documentation:Draft detailed test plans, procedures, and reports.

Basic Qualifications

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  • Degree: Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

  • Proven experience in hardware integration and testing.

  • Strong understanding of embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing.
  • Basic understanding of software simulation principles and integration.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols and network systems.
  • Ability to design and implement complex hardware test environments.
  • Familiarity with server hardware, and real-time computing systems.
  • Ability to draft design architectures, rack diagrams, and system layouts using tools like Visio or Drawio.
  • Ability to manage customer expectations and adhere to project schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

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  • Masters degree in relevant engineering discipline.
  • Experience with flight computers and avionics systems.
  • Familiarity with physics simulators and sensor emulators.
  • Experience with GNSS and PNT devices.
  • Experience with test equipment such as iHawk and Spirent.
  • Experience with tactical hardware.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Travel Requirement

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  • Position location: Huntsville, AL. No travel is anticipated for this position.

Keyword Search: (optional)

HWIL, Hardware Integration, Embedded Systems, RTOS, Flight Hardware, Avionics, GNSS, PNT, System Integration, Communication Protocols, Visio, Drawio.

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