You will...- Lead Waabi's HIL program, owning the strategy, architecture, roadmap, and execution across Hardware and Software organizations.
- Define and deliver a tiered HIL architecture - from lightweight component-level benches (single ECU under test) through embedded-system benches to full-system integration benches - scaled across multiple vehicle platforms and OEM programs.
- Verification of critical electrical, timing, and fault-handling requirements from full-vehicle testing onto HIL benches, ensuring only mature software reaches the vehicle.
- Own safety-critical fault injection on real hardware: power loss, autonomy disconnect, redundant power failover, and other destructive or high-risk scenarios verified in a safe environment before track deployment.
- Validate real-time constraints (e.g., control loop update intervals) using hardware timestamping and instrumented measurement (oscilloscopes, high-speed DAQ).
- Integrate HIL testing into CI and the firmware/software release process, including automated smoke testing and test modality tracking.
- Partner closely with Embedded Systems, Systems & Safety, Autonomy, V&V, and Infrastructure teams to define requirements coverage and unblock development.
- Plan bench capacity, hardware resources (ECUs, actuators, harnessing), and headcount as the program scales; hire and grow the HIL team.
- Establish documentation, processes, and success metrics for the program (fault-injection coverage, release validation time, timing compliance).
Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.
- 7+ years of experience in HIL, embedded systems test, or V&V for safety-critical systems, with demonstrated experience building HIL programs or labs from early stages.
- Hands-on experience architecting and building custom HIL platforms as well as using OTS systems.
- Deep knowledge of automotive interfaces and debugging: CAN, automotive Ethernet, and related protocols.
- Strong understanding of simulation vs. stimulation approaches - plant modeling and vehicle dynamics simulation as well as message-level injection for logical state testing.
- Proficiency in Python and test automation frameworks; experience integrating hardware test into CI pipelines.
- Demonstrated technical leadership: leading engineers, driving cross-functional projects with high ambiguity, and communicating across hardware and software organizations.
- Excellent technical writing skills for effective communication and documentation.
- Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.
Bonus:- Experience with functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and real-time safety-critical systems.
- Experience with heterogeneous compute platforms (e.g., NVIDIA DRIVE-class SoCs, safety MCUs) in HIL environments.
- Experience with fault-injection hardware, load boxes, and breakout/harness design for bench systems.
- Prior experience in autonomous vehicles, trucking, or other complex vehicle programs spanning multiple platforms.
Perks/Benefits:Waabi provides a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Paid parental, medical and family care leave.
- Generous PTO Policy.
- Retirement savings plans including 401(k) or RRSP options.
- Health savings account contribution options.
- Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals (when in office).
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.
- Additional benefits are offered and tailored to specific country locations.
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve!
