HIL Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) Validation Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and validation of automotive embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing and executing HIL test cases, configuring HIL test benches, debugging ECU/software issues, and working with automotive communication protocols and simulation environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain HIL validation test cases for automotive ECUs and embedded systems.
• Configure and operate HIL test benches for ECU integration and system-level validation.
• Develop test scenarios covering normal operation, fault conditions, boundary conditions, and failure modes.
• Perform automated and manual testing of embedded automotive software.
• Integrate ECUs with HIL systems and validate hardware/software interfaces.
• Analyze test results, identify failures, and perform detailed root-cause analysis.
• Debug ECU communication, software, hardware, and integration issues.
• Work with CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, and UDS communication protocols.
• Develop and maintain simulation models for sensors, actuators, vehicle systems, and network communication.
• Validate ECU behavior under various operating and fault conditions.
• Create test reports, defect reports, test documentation, and validation summaries.
• Collaborate with software, controls, systems, hardware, and calibration teams.
• Support regression testing and continuous integration/continuous testing activities.
• Participate in requirements reviews and ensure test coverage against system/software requirements.
• Support SIL, MIL, and HIL validation activities where applicable.
• Troubleshoot issues using CAN logs, trace data, diagnostic tools, and HIL system measurements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field .
• 3+ years of experience in automotive embedded testing/validation .
• Hands-on experience with HIL testing and validation .
• Strong understanding of ECU testing and embedded software validation.
• Experience with CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, and UDS .
• Experience developing test cases, test procedures, and validation plans.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience working with embedded systems and automotive ECUs.
• Programming/scripting experience with Python, CAPL, C/C++, MATLAB, or similar .
• Ability to analyze CAN/network traces and diagnostic communication.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with dSPACE, Vector, NI, ETAS, or similar HIL platforms .
• Experience with dSPACE SCALEXIO, MicroAutoBox, ControlDesk, AutomationDesk , or similar tools.
• Experience with Vector CANoe/CANalyzer .
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow .
• Experience with CAPL scripting .
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive .
• Experience with UDS diagnostics (ISO 14229) .
• Knowledge of J1939 and automotive Ethernet.
• Experience with SIL/MIL/HIL testing methodologies .
• Experience testing ADAS, powertrain, body, chassis, EV, battery, or vehicle control systems .
• Knowledge of requirements traceability and test management tools such as DOORS, Polarion, Jira, or similar.
• Experience with automated test frameworks and CI/CD .
• Familiarity with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 .