AV · 1 month ago
Hardware-in-the-Loop Integration Manager - Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAV is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, and they are seeking a Hardware-in-the-Loop Integration Manager to assist the Missile Defense Agency in executing Missile Defense Systems Ground Test Activities. The role involves consolidating testing requirements, developing test plans, coordinating test resources, and providing analytical support within the Missile Defense System community.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Support ground testing by consolidating testing requirements from all MDS stakeholders and translate those requirements into implementation strategies, test plans and test procedures
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
Assist with the development of material to be presented at engineering reviews that summarizes the work to be performed
Establish 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
Qualification
Required
Active SECRET Clearance
3-5 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's 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
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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