HITL Software Engineer

HITL Software Engineer

Based in Auckland, NZ, the HITL (hardware in the loop) Software Engineer is responsible for designing, maintaining, and operating HITL systems. You will support the Production, Electron and Neutron organisations and will be responsible for developing and implementing tools and automation solutions to optimise and streamline HITL system operations.

You'll bring these qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Science.
• 4+ years working in a relevant engineering position
• 2+ years developing in Python on Linux
• Experience in designing and architecting automation solutions
• Experience working in a Hardware-in-the-loop environment.
• Exposure to designing and implementing test systems for Hardware-in-the-loop environments.
• An understanding of sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition electronics
• The ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Proven tracks of managing projects and delivering on time, on cost, and on quality
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships

These qualifications would be nice to have:

• PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Science.
• Ability to understand and create technical documentation via system diagrams, schematics, ICDs, procedures, test/anomaly reports.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and an aptitude for technical guidance and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Have the mindset of actively "make and break" to find flaws and issues and report them.
• Experience with harness manufacturing, electrical connectors, crimping, and soldering.
• Familiarity with Ethernet, RS485/422/232, CAN, LVDS, SpaceWire protocols.
• Experience with computer networking: switching, routing and subnetting.
• Experience reading engineering drawings.
• Experience with PLCs, relays, and power systems.
• Familiarity with Python, C++, Linux, CI/CD, Git, NX and SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of spacecraft systems or similar highly complex and autonomous systems.
• Experience with general design, documentation, and presentation in Microsoft Suite (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with quality reporting and management, work instruction peer review, test procedure or data review, and time recording in Jira.

What to expect:

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.