Hil Validation Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced HIL Validation Engineer to support end-to-end feature validation on dSPACE-based Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in automotive system testing, HIL bench development, CAD design modifications, and integration of vehicle ECUs with simulation environments.

This role requires hands-on experience with dSPACE and Vector toolchains, HIL bench architecture, hardware integration, and feature-level validation. Experience in test automation and automotive domains such as ADAS, Chassis, or Infotainment is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute end-to-end feature validation strategies on dSPACE HIL platforms.

- Design, modify, and maintain HIL bench hardware configurations to support feature testing.

- Create, review, and modify CAD designs for HIL fixtures, mounting brackets, connectors, wiring panels, and custom hardware adaptations.

- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to develop and improve HIL infrastructure.

- Integrate vehicle ECUs, sensors, actuators, and communication networks into HIL environments.

- Configure and maintain dSPACE hardware and software components, including SCALEXIO platforms and I/O interfaces.

- Utilize Vector toolchains for network analysis, diagnostics, calibration, and validation activities.

- Develop and execute test cases for functional, integration, and system-level verification.

- Troubleshoot hardware, software, communication, and simulation issues during HIL testing.

- Support commissioning, bring-up, and maintenance activities for HIL benches.

- Review system requirements and ensure complete traceability to validation artifacts.

- Work closely with development teams to reproduce, analyze, and resolve defects.

- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, standards, and automation frameworks.

Required Qualifications

Experience

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

- 8+ years of experience in automotive validation, integration testing, or HIL testing.

- Proven experience with end-to-end feature validation on HIL platforms.

HIL & Automotive Testing

- Strong hands-on experience with dSPACE HIL platforms (SCALEXIO, ConfigurationDesk, ControlDesk, MotionDesk, RTI, etc.).

- Experience with automotive communication protocols:

• CAN
• CAN FD
• LIN
• Automotive Ethernet
• FlexRay (preferred)

- Experience in ECU integration and vehicle network validation.

CAD Design

- Strong experience in developing, modifying, and reviewing CAD designs.

- Ability to create or modify:

• Mechanical fixtures
• Connector interfaces
• Sensor mounting structures
• HIL rack hardware adaptations
• Custom test hardware solutions

Preferred Qualifications

Test Automation (Added Advantage)

- Experience developing automated test frameworks.

- Experience with:

• Python
• CANoe
• MATLAB/Simulink