Software Developer - HWIL Simulation
SAIC, huntsville, al, United States
**Description**
SAIC is seeking a highly qualified **Software Engineer** to join the Aviation Systems Integration Lab (AVNSIL), located within the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) at **Redstone Arsenal** , in **Huntsville, AL** .
The selected candidate will play a key role in the development and integration of aircraft simulation and stimulation (sim/stim) solutions supporting a variety of aviation platforms and mission systems. This role operates within a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) environment and directly contributes to system integration, testing, and validation efforts.
This position requires a self-starter with a strong technical foundation, a willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced lab environment.
**The Software Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following:**
+ Develop, integrate, and maintain software supporting aviation simulation and stimulation environments
+ Design and implement sim/stim models representing aircraft subsystems, avionics, and data interfaces
+ Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers to support full system integration within HWIL environments
+ Participate in agile development activities including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
+ Perform software testing, debugging, and validation to ensure stable and reliable system performance
+ Troubleshoot software and integration issues across lab systems, including hardware interfaces and communication protocols
+ Contribute to system and software design efforts, including architecture, interface definitions, and data flow
+ Conduct peer code reviews and maintain code quality using established best practices
+ Support integration of avionics communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429
+ Document software design, functionality, and test results to support maintainability and accreditation efforts
+ Provide technical support to users and assist with lab integration events, testing activities, and customer demonstrations
**Qualifications**
**Required Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree and five (5) years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
**Required Clearance:**
+ Must possess an active Interim Secret security clearance to start with the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret; US Citizenship required.
**Required Skills:**
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
+ Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with team members and customers, including senior personnel
+ Proficiency in C++ Experience with software development, debugging, and testing practices
+ Ability to work in an agile or team-based development environment
+ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems
+ Ability to document code and technical processes clearly
**Desired Skills or Required Certifications:**
+ Experience with C#
+ Familiarity with development tools such as Visual Studio, Git, and Atlassian
+ Familiarity with RTI DDS
+ Experience with LabVIEW
+ Familiarity with MATLAB and Simulink
+ Experience working with MIL-STD-1553 and/or ARINC 429
+ Experience in aircraft simulation, avionics systems, or real-time software development
+ Experience with rotary-wing platforms such as UH-60, CH-47, or AH-64
+ Experience with Unmanned Systems or Launched Effects
REQNUMBER:
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
SAIC is seeking a highly qualified **Software Engineer** to join the Aviation Systems Integration Lab (AVNSIL), located within the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) at **Redstone Arsenal** , in **Huntsville, AL** .
The selected candidate will play a key role in the development and integration of aircraft simulation and stimulation (sim/stim) solutions supporting a variety of aviation platforms and mission systems. This role operates within a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) environment and directly contributes to system integration, testing, and validation efforts.
This position requires a self-starter with a strong technical foundation, a willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced lab environment.
**The Software Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following:**
+ Develop, integrate, and maintain software supporting aviation simulation and stimulation environments
+ Design and implement sim/stim models representing aircraft subsystems, avionics, and data interfaces
+ Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers to support full system integration within HWIL environments
+ Participate in agile development activities including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
+ Perform software testing, debugging, and validation to ensure stable and reliable system performance
+ Troubleshoot software and integration issues across lab systems, including hardware interfaces and communication protocols
+ Contribute to system and software design efforts, including architecture, interface definitions, and data flow
+ Conduct peer code reviews and maintain code quality using established best practices
+ Support integration of avionics communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429
+ Document software design, functionality, and test results to support maintainability and accreditation efforts
+ Provide technical support to users and assist with lab integration events, testing activities, and customer demonstrations
**Qualifications**
**Required Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree and five (5) years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
**Required Clearance:**
+ Must possess an active Interim Secret security clearance to start with the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret; US Citizenship required.
**Required Skills:**
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
+ Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with team members and customers, including senior personnel
+ Proficiency in C++ Experience with software development, debugging, and testing practices
+ Ability to work in an agile or team-based development environment
+ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems
+ Ability to document code and technical processes clearly
**Desired Skills or Required Certifications:**
+ Experience with C#
+ Familiarity with development tools such as Visual Studio, Git, and Atlassian
+ Familiarity with RTI DDS
+ Experience with LabVIEW
+ Familiarity with MATLAB and Simulink
+ Experience working with MIL-STD-1553 and/or ARINC 429
+ Experience in aircraft simulation, avionics systems, or real-time software development
+ Experience with rotary-wing platforms such as UH-60, CH-47, or AH-64
+ Experience with Unmanned Systems or Launched Effects
REQNUMBER:
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability