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Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) Simulation Developer

US-IN-Crane Full time

Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide supporting critical programs across a broad range of domains. We are hiring a Mid-Level HWIL Developer to support key programs at NSWC Crane. This position will be based on-site at NWSC Crane. Check out our website: https://www.amentumcareers.com/crane-indiana-jobs

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Interpret warfare system operating modes and performance characteristics

  • Interpret system technical documentation and extract key attributes to be simulated

  • Program and setup HWIL simulation environments

  • Integrate HWIL elements with digital models to predict warfare system performance

  • Generate design documentation and maintain version control

  • Validate that HWIL simulations produce realistic results

Required Qualifications:

  • 5-10 years of experience in an engineering job or scientific research job

  • 1+ years of experience in a T&E job or M&S job

  • 1+ years of experience working in a secure integrated data environment

  • Bachelor’s degree from ABET-accredited engineering program, or computer science major, or mathematics major.

  • Must have an Active US Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI US Government Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret/ TS/SCI Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with HWIL or LVC simulation environment

  • Experience with vector signal generator

  • Familiar with NEWEG or similar

  • Experience in a software engineering job

  • Experience with radar, electronic surveillance, and radio datalinks

  • Experience with missile guidance and missile countermeasures

Salary Range $120,000 - $170,000 per year

       

Compensation Details:

Salary Range $120,000 - $170,000 per year

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

01/14/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

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