LabVIEW/TestStand Engineer - Automotive Validation

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

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Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Automotive Test Automation & HIL Integration Engineer to develop, integrate, and deploy advanced test automation solutions used to validate next-generation vehicle systems and features.

This role is ideal for engineers with strong experience in LabVIEW, TestStand, HIL systems, automotive communication protocols, and automated validation environments. You will work closely with validation, systems, integration, and quality teams to build and maintain test infrastructure supporting complex automotive products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate automated test solutions for automotive systems.
• Develop and maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), system integration, validation, and calibration test benches.
• Build and support automated test frameworks using LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, C++, and CAPL.
• Integrate hardware and software components into validation environments.
• Develop vehicle network simulation and test automation solutions.
• Support deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance of test benches and validation setups.
• Manage hardware procurement, inventory, and configuration activities.
• Create technical documentation, validation reports, and automation plans.
• Collaborate with validation, systems engineering, software, and quality teams to ensure successful product testing and release.
• Support continuous improvement of test automation tools and infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive test automation, validation, HIL integration, or test systems engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• LabVIEW
• NI TestStand
• Python, C++, CAPL, or similar programming languages
• Experience with automotive communication protocols:
• CAN
• LIN
• Automotive Ethernet
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking and Ethernet-based communication.
• Experience developing, integrating, or supporting automated test systems and validation benches.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for both hardware and software systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Vector CANoe and CANalyzer.
• Experience with dSPACE, NI PXI, or similar HIL platforms.
• Automotive ADAS, camera, sensor, or vehicle validation experience.
• Linux operating system experience.
• Knowledge of RF testing and wireless communication systems.
• Experience with image processing, video pipelines, or computer vision systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, continuous testing, or automated validation environments.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking engineers who enjoy building and improving test systems—not just executing tests. The ideal candidate is proactive, technically curious, and passionate about developing automation solutions that improve product quality and accelerate validation activities.

Keywords: LabVIEW, TestStand, HIL, Hardware-in-the-Loop, CANoe, CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, Python, CAPL, Validation, Test Automation, Vehicle Integration, ADAS, Systems Validation, NI PXI, dSPACE.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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