HIL Modeling Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain plant models for HIL simulation of automotive systems.
• Create and modify models using MATLAB/Simulink and related modeling tools.
• Support HIL test environments for ECUs, powertrain, body, chassis, and vehicle systems .
• Integrate models with HIL platforms such as dSPACE, NI, ETAS, or similar systems .
• Develop and execute simulation scenarios to validate ECU functionality.
• Troubleshoot model, communication, and HIL system issues.
• Work with CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet communication protocols.
• Support model calibration, parameter tuning, and validation against real-world/vehicle data.
• Collaborate with embedded software, controls, systems, and validation engineers.
• Analyze test results, identify failures, and support root-cause analysis.
• Develop scripts and automation using Python, MATLAB, CAPL, or similar tools .
• Maintain technical documentation for models, test environments, and validation activities.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience in HIL, SIL, MIL, or automotive simulation/modeling .
• Strong experience with MATLAB/Simulink .
• Experience developing plant/system models for automotive applications.
• Hands-on experience with dSPACE or similar HIL platforms .
• Strong understanding of ECUs and automotive embedded systems .
• Experience with CAN/CAN FD and automotive communication protocols .
• Experience with HIL test execution, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of automotive control systems and system-level testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with dSPACE SCALEXIO, MicroAutoBox, ControlDesk, or AutomationDesk .
• Experience with NI VeriStand or ETAS INCA/ASCET.
• Experience with Simulink Real-Time .
• CAPL scripting and CANoe/CANalyzer experience.
• Python or MATLAB scripting for test automation.
• Experience with powertrain, electrification/EV, chassis, body, or ADAS systems .
• Knowledge of J1939, UDS, diagnostics, and automotive Ethernet .
• Experience with model calibration and correlation using vehicle/test-bench data.