Huntsville, Alabama, United States · On-site
$134k–$190k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Lead will be responsible for the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of NGCM HWIL systems supporting Guidance, Navigation & Control (…
Skills: HWIL Architecture, Avionics Integration, Electrical Hardware Design, GNC Integration, Technical Data Package Development
Sunrise, Florida, United States · On-site
Worker Type Regular Job Description Join Us at the AV Hiring Event! Date: Tuesday, August 4 Time: 4:00PM - 6:30PM Location: 1613 NW 136th Avenue Building C Sunrise, FL 33323 Interested in being a part of an engineering t…
Skills: Electronic warfare systems, FPGA, DSP, Mechanical engineering, Platform software
Simi Valley, California, United States · On-site
$31/hr–$48/hr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Engineering Development Technician IV will support the development and integration of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for defense and commercial applications. This…
Skills: Unmanned aircraft systems, Mechanical assembly, Electrical assembly, Troubleshooting, Soldering
Bath Township, Ohio, United States · On-site
$113k–$172k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description About AeroVironment AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in autonomous, multi-domain robotic systems, tactical missile systems, and high-altitude pseudo-satellites. Founded on a legac…
Skills: Inorganic particle synthesis, Scaled-up chemical production, Materials science, Ceramic engineering, Schlenk line
Leesburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
$112k–$158k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The primary role of the Senior Full Stack Software Engineer is to design, build, and enhance the Titan-SV Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS). Titan-SV delivers comprehens…
Skills: React, Java, C++, Python, Linux
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$84k–$208k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Overview AV is seeking a Software Engineer / Full-Stack Developer to join an established customer-facing project supporting U.S. national security. We need an additional team member to…
Skills: Java, Spring Framework, JavaScript, TypeScript, Apache Nifi
Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$65k–$98k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Buyer II performs procurement duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies and equipment in accordance to policies and regulations. In this role, one reviews and …
Skills: Procurement, Negotiation, MRP/ERP Systems, FAR/DFAR Regulations, Technical Drawing Interpretation
Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$28/hr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Quality Technician II supports the Quality Engineering group through processing First Article Inspection (FAI) and Part Approval Process, selective inspection, analysis and…
Skills: Mechanical Inspection, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance, First Article Inspection, Nonconformance Reporting, MS Office Suite
Simi Valley, California, United States · On-site
$246k–$393k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Role Overview The Vice President, Operations — AxS is the senior executive accountable for end-to-end tactical operational execution across AeroVironment’s Autonomous Systems Segment. …
Skills: Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, SIOP, ERP, Lean Manufacturing
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$127k–$193k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Business Development Director, Middle East is responsible for the identification and business development of prospective UAS customers in the Middle East region. This posit…
Skills: Business Development, Capture Planning, Strategic Planning, Sales Forecasting, Market Analysis
Jessup, Maryland, United States · On-site
$84k–$210k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The primary role of the Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) is to conduct target focused exploitation and has experience in both Dialed Number Recognition (DNR) and Digital N…
Skills: Target Digital Network Analyst, Dialed Number Recognition, Digital Network Intelligence, SIGINT, AMOD
West Valley City, Utah, United States · On-site
$81k–$124k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary Training Travel Requirement: This role requires weekly travel from Salt Lake City, UT to Simi Valley, CA for training for the first three months of employment. Training occurs …
Skills: DMAIC, FMEA, PPAP, Statistical Process Control, Gage R&R Studies
Simi Valley, California, United States · Hybrid
$139k–$212k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Export Controls Officer (ECO) will be a subject matter expert on export classification related to assigned business units and will be responsible for leading cross-function…
Skills: Export Classification, ITAR Compliance, EAR Compliance, Jurisdiction Determinations, Commodity Classification
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States · On-site
$101k–$153k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary AV provides a full suite of exquisite, space-qualified hardware trusted to fly in the most extreme environments space presents across GEO, MEO, LEO and Cislunar orbits. With hu…
Skills: High Speed Digital Electronics, Analog Circuit Design, FPGA, ADC/DAC, Altium
Huntsville, Alabama, United States · On-site
$91k–$139k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Modeling and Simulation Analyst We are seeking a highly motivated Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in assessing the capabilities of the M…
Skills: Modeling & Simulation, Hardware-In-the-Loop, Data Analysis, Verification and Validation, Technical Writing
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States · On-site
$68k–$104k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Machinist/Model Maker Job Description: AV is seeking a self-motivated, proactive, and result-oriented Senior Machinist/Model Maker to lead technical execution and support ongoing and f…
Skills: CNC Milling, CNC Lathes, Manual Machining, Mastercam, Solidworks
Leesburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
$154k–$234k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description We are seeking a Principal Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer to implement and support efforts in detecting and classifying Unmanned Aerial Surveillance (UAS) platforms using the…
Skills: Digital Signal Processing, Software Defined Radio, C++, MATLAB, RF Protocol Decoding
Moorpark, California, United States · On-site
$90k–$137k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Software QA Automation Engineer III designs automated solutions to systematically verify mission systems software and maintain robust test infrastructure. In this role, one…
Skills: Software QA Automation, Python, C/C++, C# .NET, Java
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States · On-site
$112k–$170k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary AV provides a full suite of exquisite, space-qualified hardware trusted to fly in the most extreme environments space presents across GEO, MEO, LEO and Cislunar orbits. With hu…
Skills: Structural Analysis, Thermal Analysis, FEA, SolidWorks, CAD
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States · On-site
$61k–$93k/yr
Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary At AV we design, integrate, test, and deploy state-of-the-art systems for a range of applications. Projects vary from packaging high reliability electronics subsystems to opto-…
Skills: SolidWorks, GD&T, PLM Systems, Microsoft Visio, Mechanical Design
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Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of Hardware-in-the-Loop systems for missile subsystem validation. Manage a multidisciplinary engineering team and serve as the technical interface between GNC, systems engineering, and program management.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 8 years of experience in electrical hardware design and HWIL system deployment. Must be a U.S. person per ITAR regulations and possess or be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Lead will be responsible for the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of NGCM HWIL systems supporting Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), avionics, and missile subsystem validation. This role owns the full lifecycle of HWIL system development from requirements definition through integration, test, and customer deployment.
This individual will lead a small multidisciplinary team and serve as the technical interface between GNC, systems engineering, propulsion, and program management.
Key Responsibilities:
HWIL Architecture & System Design
· Define HWIL system architecture for NGCM baseline and future variants
· Draft hardware and software requirements for HWIL drawers and subsystems
· Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Functional Block Diagrams (FBDs), Wiring Diagrams (WDs), and Test Procedures
· Ensure configuration control of all HWIL technical data packages (TDPs)
Integration & Test
· Design, build, test, and deploy complete HWIL systems
· Lead integration of avionics, GEU, seeker, CAS, and propulsion interfaces into HWIL environment
· Support TRR, ATP, and QTP events
· Develop validation and verification (V&V) strategies for GNC algorithms
Program & Technical Leadership
· Lead and manage HWIL engineering team (electrical, software, integration)
· Develop Basis of Estimate (BOE) for new scope and IRAD efforts
· Support Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) planning and execution
· Coordinate staffing and resource planning for HWIL activities
Customer & Capture Support
· Interface with Army, RCCTO, and industry partners
· Support OTA proposals and technical white papers
· Provide technical inputs for future NGCM derivative capture efforts
· Travel to partner sites for HWIL deployment and integration support
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred)
· 8+ years experience in electrical hardware design and avionics integration
· Direct experience designing, building, and deploying HWIL systems
· Experience leading small engineering teams
· Background in missile or hypersonic systems preferred
· Experience with:
o Avionics hardware lifecycle management
o Configuration Management (ECO, DCO, NCR, MRB, ERB processes)
o Environmental qualification testing (ATP/QTP)
o OTA proposals and technical capture efforts
· Strong working knowledge of:
o Controls systems and GNC integration
o Electrical system design & hardware integration
o Technical data package development
Desired Qualifications
· Experience developing HWIL systems for missile flight hardware
· Familiarity with trajectory analysis, radar modeling, or MATLAB-based analysis tools
· Prior hiring manager or section lead experience
Clearance Level
The salary range for this role is:
$137,500 - $209,750AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
About AV:
AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements. Now stronger than ever, we deliver integrated capabilities across every domain of modern warfare—from autonomous systems and loitering munitions to space-based platforms, directed energy, cyber and electronic warfare. We build to win today’s battles and shape tomorrow’s conflicts.
Offices: 241 18th St S, Arlington, Virginia 22202, US · Simi Valley, CA 93065, US · Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887, US · Lawrence, Kansas 66044, US · Huntsville, Alabama 35806, US
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements. Now stronger than ever, we deliver integrated capabilities across every domain of modern warfare—from autonomous systems and loitering munitions to space-based platforms, directed energy, cyber and electronic warfare. We build to win today’s battles and shape tomorrow’s conflicts.
Offices: 241 18th St S, Arlington, Virginia 22202, US · Simi Valley, CA 93065, US · Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887, US · Lawrence, Kansas 66044, US · Huntsville, Alabama 35806, US
