Controls Engineer

Job TitleKey ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and modify Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test benches using dSPACE PHS, MRET, and MRET Scalexio platformsDevelop and enhance Simulink models to simulate sensor inputs such as voltage, PWM, discrete, and network-based signals for system-level testingIntegrate dSPACE hardware, including signal simulation, I/O configuration, and harness design, to support realistic test environmentsCreate and maintain dSPACE ControlDesk GUIs to support test execution, diagnostics, and debuggingPerform system-level integration testing, analyzing interactions between software, hardware, controls, and network communicationsUtilize Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, or equivalent) to monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot datalink communicationsDiagnose and resolve complex system-level issues by correlating electrical signals, software behavior, and network trafficDevelop and execute automation solutions using Python, C, or C++ to improve test efficiency and coverageCollaborate closely with controls, software, systems, and validation teams to develop clear test plans and detailed test casesOperate independently, quickly ramping up on new systems and contributing effectively with minimal oversightMust-Have QualificationsStrong hands-on experience with dSPACE HiL systems (PHS, MRET, MRET Scalexio) (Bonus: Opal-RT experience)Proven ability to create and modify Simulink models for HiL-based sensor and signal simulationExperience designing, building, and debugging HiL test benches, including hardware integration and harness designSolid working knowledge of J1939 datalink protocols and embedded network communications (Bonus: Ethernet experience)Proficiency with Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer) or comparable network analysis toolsStrong automation or programming skills using Python, C, or C++Systems-level mindset with the ability to reason about complex interactions across multiple functional domainsDemonstrated experience diagnosing complex electrical, network, and system-level issuesStrong communication skills and experience collaborating across cross-functional engineering teamsSelf-starter attitude with the ability to quickly ramp up and deliver valueNice-to-Have / Bonus SkillsExperience with Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) testing (e.g., GoogleTest, PyTest)Familiarity with CI/CD or Continuous Testing (CT) tools and processesExperience leveraging GitHub Copilot or other AI-assisted engineering tools