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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HWIL IT&E Engineer Stf (E4) | Grand Prairie, TX | 10012 - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Grand Prairie, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,900.0 - $194,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Decision Support Systems, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Real-Time Operating Systems, Real Time Simulation, Systems Integration, Scripting, High Performance Computing, Test Scripts, Integration Tests - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9137332/hwil-ite-engineer-stf-e4-grand-prairie-tx-10012 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Systems Engineering, or related STEM field. * 5+ years of experience in HWIL integration, IT&E, real - time simulation, or comparable high - fidelity test - bed environments. * Strong knowledge of digital, analog, and mixed - signal electronics; Extensive hands - on experience with electronic test equipment * Proven ability to present technical briefings to senior leadership and government customers; produce clear, concise documentation and test reports. * Demonstrated success working in multidisciplinary environments and leading small technical teams. * Active Secret Security clearance Desired Skills * Experience with real - time operating systems, MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, and scripting languages (Python/C++) for test automation. * Knowledge of Lockheed Martin and industry best practices for HWIL IT&E development. * Experience coordinating test support with government customers and managing technical contracts. * Experience in RF, high - speed digital design, real - time operating systems, and/or high performance computing. * Experience designing, integrating and operating real - time closed - loop HWIL simulators, FPGA - based stimulus generators, and high - speed DAQ systems. * Proficiency in Missile 6 - DOF simulation, sensor model integration, and timing synchronization techniques. ## Description The HWIL IT&E Engineer (E4) provides senior-level technical leadership for the design, development, and implementation of real-time, closed-loop Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) test-bed capabilities that focus on integrated test and evaluation (IT&E) of air-vehicle software, firmware, and hardware. With 5+ years of relevant experience, you will operate with limited direction, set technical strategy, and influence program-wide decisions while serving as the primary technical liaison to senior government and industry stakeholders. Core Responsibilities * Define and evolve the IT&E architecture for HWIL test-beds, establishing standards for real-time simulation, stimulus generation, data acquisition, and timing synchronization. * Influence budget and schedule decisions; provide estimates and resource plans for IT&E subsystem development and test. * Design, develop, and validate stimulation and measurement solutions (signal generators, DAQ, FPGA-based stimulators, high-speed I/O). * Direct integration efforts, oversee debugging, timing alignment, and capability verification in real-time simulations. * Translate mission-level test objectives into HWIL test cases and back-log items. * Supervise and mentor junior engineers and analysts, conduct technical reviews, and facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions. * Promote best-practice documentation and training on IT&E tools and processes. * Identify and implement process, tool, and automation enhancements to increase simulation fidelity, test efficiency, and data-driven decision making. * Drive adoption of advanced design tools (signal-integrity analysis, high-frequency simulation, automated test generation). ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Reality and Beyond: Coding a Drone Using {Unity 3D .NET} and ChatGPT AI!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/702-reality-and-beyond-coding-a-drone-using-unity-3d-net-and-chatgpt-ai) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) ## Related Articles - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Steps to Get a Software Engineer Internship](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/160-steps-to-get-a-software-engineer-internship) - [IT Salaries in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/287-it-salaries-in-germany)