HIL Software Engineer (Avionics)

HIL Software Engineer (Avionics)

Sidereus Space Dynamics

Salerno, Italy

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems for testing and validating aerospace vehicle software and hardware.
• Design and implement high-level and low-level software for real-time control systems.
• Integrate various software modules with hardware components to ensure seamless operation and performance.
• Conduct detailed analysis and debugging of software and hardware interactions to optimize system functionality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive integration of control systems and hardware platforms.
• Perform rigorous testing and validation of HIL systems to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Develop and maintain software for embedded systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Engage in continuous improvement processes to refine HIL systems and software integration methods.
• Apply advanced debugging and troubleshooting techniques to resolve complex hardware and software issues.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in HIL, real-time systems, and aerospace technologies, and apply this knowledge to current projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong foundation in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems and real-time control.
• Proficiency in high-level programming languages such as Python, C++.
• Experience with low-level programming for embedded systems, including C and assembly language.
• Familiarity with FPGA development and implementation for real-time applications.
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and their application in aerospace systems.
• Understanding of aerospace vehicle dynamics and control systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in debugging using tools such as CAN debuggers, logic analyzers, or similar equipment.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as USB, EtherCAT, CAN, etc.
• Familiarity with ARM assembly language.
• Ability to work effectively with rapidly evolving codebases and adapt quickly to changes.
• Willingness to learn and work with our specific Hardware-in-the-Loop stack, including how we generate analog and digital signals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

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