HIL Test Engineer

Job Title: HIL Test Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location : Dearborn, MI

Job Summar

yWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Test Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining HIL test environments for embedded control systems. This role involves creating automated test scripts, validating system functionality, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software and hardware integration

.Key Responsibilitie

• sDevelop, configure, and maintain HIL test benches for embedded systems validation
• .Design and execute functional, integration, regression, and system-level test cases
• .Develop automated test scripts using MATLAB/Simulink, Python, CAPL, or other test automation tools
• .Perform software and hardware validation using HIL platforms such as dSPACE, NI VeriStand, Vector VT System, or similar tools
• .Analyze test results, identify defects, and support root cause analysis activities
• .Collaborate with software, systems, controls, and hardware engineering teams to validate requirements and test coverage
• .Create and maintain test plans, test procedures, and validation reports
• .Validate communication protocols including CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay, and UDS diagnostics
• .Support ECU integration, calibration, and verification activities
• .Participate in requirement reviews and provide feedback to improve product quality and testability
• .Ensure compliance with industry standards and development processes

.Required Qualification

• sBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• .3+ years of experience in HIL testing, embedded systems validation, or automotive testing
• .Hands-on experience with HIL platforms such as
• :dSPACE SCALEXIO, MicroAutoBo
• xNI VeriStan
• dVector VT Syste
• mETAS LABCA
• RExperience with MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow
• .Knowledge of automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, and UDS
• .Experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, ControlDesk, AutomationDesk, or similar tools
• .Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, CAPL, MATLAB, or C/C++
• .Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for software and hardware issues
• .Familiarity with software development lifecycle and test methodologies

.Preferred Qualification

• sExperience with AUTOSAR architecture and automotive ECU development
• .Knowledge of functional safety standards such as ISO 26262
• .Experience with Jenkins, Git, JIRA, or other CI/CD and version control tools
• .Understanding of model-based development and verification processes
• .Experience in ADAS, powertrain, body controls, electrification, or autonomous vehicle systems
• .Familiarity with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS or Polarion

.Technical Skill

• sHIL Testing & Validatio
• ndSPACE (ControlDesk, AutomationDesk, ConfigurationDesk
• )MATLAB/Simulin
• kCANoe / CANalyze
• rPython, CAPL, MATLAB Scriptin
• gEmbedded Systems Testin
• gCAN, LIN, Ethernet, UDS Diagnostic
• sTest Automatio
• nRoot Cause Analysi
• sRequirement-Based Testin