HIL Test Engineer

Optimal Inc.

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in software validation or embedded control systems development.
  • Experience with automotive software development and validation processes.
  • Proficiency in Test Automation Tools and scripting in Python.
  • Knowledge of MiL, SiL, HiL testing methodologies and associated tools.
  • Experience with requirements analysis and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive software test specifications and design verification plans.
  • Conduct validation of vehicle control systems in MiL, SiL, and HiL environments.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to execute and troubleshoot validation plans.
  • Automate testing processes to ensure consistency and reliability.
  • Analyze test results to ensure they comply with technical requirements.
  • Investigate and resolve software defects based on field reports and internal testing.
  • Expand testing plans to ensure thorough coverage of system requirements.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment requiring 4 days in the office per week.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative and safety-critical vehicle systems.
  • Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge technologies in automotive control systems.
Full Job Description
Position Description:
Vehicle control systems embedded software gets more complex every year, and we are looking to expand upon our capabilities to ensure the software we release is of the highest quality. We lead validation of safety-critical systems such as braking, steering, and suspension, and we are looking for innovative, driven, systems-focused engineers.

Skills Required:
  • Test Automation, Software Testing, Embedded Software
  • Test Automation Tools such as ECU test, or scripting skills such as python coding language
  • Software Testing Model in the Loop (MiL), Software in the Loop (SiL), or Hardware in the Loop (HiL) test experience Embedded Software Automotive software development or validation experience (embedded software being software that is part of an electronic hardware module)
  • Testing Tools, Test Execution, Technical Requirements, Test Planning, Requirements Analysis, Embedded Software
  • Testing Tools ECU Test, Vector CANape, Matlab Simulink, etc.
  • Test Execution MiL/SiL/HiL testing, dSPACE tools, etc.
  • Detailed embedded software requirements
  • Test Planning Project management skills and tools such as Jira for time management
  • Requirements Analysis Experience authoring or reviewing technical engineering requirements

Experience Required:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science, or related degree, or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
  • 2+ years of experience in software validation, software systems engineering, or embedded controls systems development
  • Develop detailed software test specifications and design verification plans for vehicle control systems and features
  • Support new development of MiL/SiL/HiL based software validation from in-vehicle validation
  • Develop automations within our requirement and DVP&R tools and/or using Python for consistent, robust, release-based testing Perform functional validation using Model-in-the-Loop (MiL), Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), and
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) environments Collaborate closely with multiple HiL teams to execute validation plans and troubleshoot issues
  • Analyze results for compliance to requirements
  • Investigate and triage software bug reports from the field and other validation teams
  • Deep-dive into high priority software bugs and develop action plans for preventing recurrence
  • Lead expansion of software test plans for complete coverage to requirements (fault insertion, negative-testing, etc.)

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree

***HYBRID / 4 days per week in the office as required

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