Systems Integration And Test Engineer

Hardware-In-The-Loop Integrated Product Team Lead

Our client in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for the Advanced Programs program area within the Integration, Test and Evaluation (IT&E) department. This role requires a technical and operational leader who can drive the design, development, integration and testing of advanced missile and sensor subsystems within a real-time, closed-loop simulation environment. This leader will oversee a multi-disciplinary engineering team and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful program execution. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills to work across cross-functional and cross-program coordination amongst different teams and objectives. Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership and Strategy: Exhibit leadership attributes of shaping the future, building effective relationships, energizing the team, delivering results, coordinate roadmaps and capabilities, and modeling personal excellence, integrity, and accountability.
• Multi-Product Line Oversight: Manage HWIL development, software and hardware test, and integration efforts with varying technical and contractual requirements.
• Technical Execution: Direct development and sustainment of HWIL capabilities, including sensor modeling and closed-loop simulation.
• IRAD & Technology Development: Work with internal R&D teams to define and implement next-generation HWIL capabilities to support evolving mission needs.

Skills required include electrical troubleshooting, software troubleshooting, electronic testing, hardware integration, software engineering, systems engineering, user acceptance testing, and proposals. Additional skills and qualifications include:

• Experience on development program efforts.
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM), responsible for cost, schedule, and budget execution across HWIL development efforts.
• Experience designing, integrating and testing RF Up-conversion / Down-conversion, Attenuation and Signal Control Subsystems, IR Target Generation Systems, and IR Projectors.
• Experience integrating digital models into a real-time, closed-loop simulation utilizing C++.
• Experience simulating Datalink, GPS, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) and Control Actuation Systems (CAS).
• Candidate has 1-2 years writing proposals and reports.

Experience level is intermediate. The pay range for this position is $87.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando, FL. The application deadline for this position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.