Hardware-in-the-Loop Integration Manager - Missile ...

Worker Type Regular Job Description AV is seeking a Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Hardware-in-the-Loop Integration Manager to assist the MDA and U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) Government Integration Leads/Mission Test Directors (MTD) in executing Missile Defense Systems (MDS) Ground Test Activities. The candidate will support ground testing by consolidating testing requirements from all MDS stakeholders and translate those requirements into implementation strategies, test plans and test procedures. The candidate will work together with the Test Team to conduct MDS/MDA test events, including coordination and scheduling of test resources to support Department of Defense (DoD)/MDA System-Level test events, documenting run assessments and summaries used to advise GOV test leads on identifying technical challenges and proposing viable solutions relating to test planning, test resources and test execution. The candidate will assist with the development of material to be presented at engineering reviews that summarizes the work to be performed. Other activities include establishing requirements for evaluation tools and processes, development of analytical tools, providing analytical support to the test planning process, and coordination of analytical results within the MDS community. Required: + Active SECRET Clearance + 3-5 years of relevant experience + Bacheloru2019s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field + Familiarity with MDA Ground Test CONOPS + Familiarity with Cloud computing concepts + Must possess the ability to clearly express ideas/concepts, perform as part of a team, and be capable of operating in a multi-tasking environment. + Display excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills and take a proactive role to ensure that responsibilities are completed on or ahead of schedule. + Display the ability to work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, Prime Contractor, and Supporting Contractor personnel Preferred: + Familiarity with Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) + Knowledge of HWIL Architecture infrastructure truth presentation to the element modes (SMHR, signatures, environment) + Knowledge of HWIL architecture infrastructure, including truth presentation utilizing Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) adapter, and/or Ground Test Integrated System Simulation (GTISS) adapter + Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts Clearance Level Secret ITAR Requirement: _T_ _his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (u201cITARu201d) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (u201cEARu201d). 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 AeroVironmentu2019s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironmentu2019s business requirements. A u201cU.S. personu201d 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 u00a7 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: . We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please. Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, weu2019ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the worldu2019s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institutionu2019s permanent collection in Washington, DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty u2013 and succeed. What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the companyu2019s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. _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 About AV: AV isnu2019t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We donu2019t just build defense technologyu2014we redefine whatu2019s 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 Smithsonianu2014but weu2019re not building history, weu2019re building whatu2019s next. If you're ready to build technology that mattersu2014with speed, scale, and purposeu2014thereu2019s no better place to do it than AV. Careers at AeroVironment (

Created: 2025-12-31