Senior HIL Engineer - Team Lead for an assigned project with a client in the automotive industry
. The role is based in
Novi, MI or Charlotte NC and requires
onsite presence and
20% domestics travel. If you are eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.
PURPOSE: This role owns the end-to-end HIL validation strategy for drive system and range extender functions. It leads roadmap, architecture, process quality, and team mentorship, ensuring coverage, traceability, and release confidence for function owners and calibration teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Define the HIL strategy and test architecture across Front Zone (drive) and Scout Hub (range extender), ensuring coverage for normal, edge, and fault cases.
- Own HIL plant model strategy (motor/inverter, driveline, battery interface, generator/ICE surrogate, thermal interactions) and signal/messaging fidelity (CAN/LIN/FlexRay, Ethernet, UDS, ASAM XCP).
- Prioritize and plan test scope per release/milestone; align with systems, controls, calibration, and safety teams (ASIL decomposition, FMEA/FMEDA tie-ins where applicable).
- Lead test automation framework design (e.g., Python, CAPL, .NET, Jenkins/GitHub Actions) and CI/CD integration for regression.
- Establish KPIs (test pass rate, coverage, defect leakage, time-to-root-cause, rig uptime, flake rate) and drive continuous improvement.
- Own supplier/lab interface, hardware roadmap (I/O expansion, load boxes, fault insertion, dyno coupling where applicable), and configuration management.
- Coach/mentor the five mid-level engineers; conduct design reviews and ensure coding/test standards are met.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- 8-12+ years in HIL/SIL validation for EV/HEV powertrain/drive systems (incl. range extender or auxiliary generation preferred).
- Hands-on with HILs, control desk/automation desk, Vector CANape/CANoe, ASAM A2L/MDF, UDS diagnostics, restbus simulation.
- Strong in MATLAB/Simulink, model integration, version control (Git), Python automation; familiarity with safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity touchpoints.
- Proven leadership-road mapping, mentoring, cross-functional alignment, and supplier management.
REQUIRED SKILLS:- 8-12+ years of experience in HIL/SIL validation for EV/HEV powertrain or drive systems
- Strong hands-on experience with HIL test systems and real-time simulation environments
- Deep knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, UDS)
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for model development and integration
- Strong programming and automation skills (Python, CAPL, or .NET)
- Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- Strong experience with diagnostic and calibration tools (e.g., Vector CANoe/CANape, ASAM XCP/A2L/MDF)
- Understanding of functional safety principles (ISO 26262, FMEA/FMEDA)
- Experience in HIL plant modeling (powertrain, motor/inverter, battery, generator/ICE surrogate)
- Strong skills in test planning, execution, and requirements traceability
- Proven leadership experience in technical teams and cross-functional collaboration
PREFERED SKILLS:- Experience with Volkswagen
- Willingness to travel
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.
FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:- Location: Novi, MI or Charlotte NC
- Schedule: Full Time/ 40 hours per week
- Travel: 20% domestics travel
- Overtime: as required
- Assignment Start: ca. June 2025 - December 2026
- Duration: up to 4.5 years
DISCLAIMER:This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
