Job Summary
The HIL Engineer will support the development and expansion of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation systems for automotive engineering programs. The role requires hands-on ownership of HIL environments from initial setup through system integration and validation. The engineer will design and build HIL systems, develop test plans and automation, perform electrical and communication interface integration, and support system-level validation and issue triage. Candidates should have direct domain experience in areas such as Low Voltage Systems, Body Control, Power Distribution, Motion Controls/Vehicle Dynamics, Thermal Systems, or Zone Architecture.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy HIL systems from the ground up
Translate system requirements into test plans and validation strategies
Perform electrical integration, including wiring schematics and ECU I/O mapping
Configure and integrate vehicle communication interfaces including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet
Develop and maintain MATLAB/Simulink models
Develop, automate, execute, and debug HIL tests
Support system-level validation and issue triage
Collaborate with systems, controls, and hardware engineering teams
Support the setup, integration, and validation of multiple HIL environments
Required Qualifications
4-5+ years of HIL engineering experience
Demonstrated experience building or standing up HIL systems from scratch
Strong hands-on experience with dSPACE
Experience working in system-level validation environments
Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink
Experience working with automotive communication interfaces including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet
Experience with electrical integration, wiring schematics, and ECU I/O mapping
Preferred Qualifications
Direct domain experience with Low Voltage Systems
Experience with Body Control systems
Experience with Power Distribution systems, including electronic fuses
Experience with Vehicle Motion Controls or Vehicle Dynamics
Experience with Thermal Systems
Experience working in Zone Architecture environments
Experience with Vector tools such as CANoe and CANalyzer
Experience with vehicle diagnostics
Previous experience working as a HIL Engineer
Experience supporting automotive research or prototype programs
Experience in highly hands-on competitive engineering programs such as Formula SAE or similar environments
