Hardware Test Engineer
Triveni
Duration: 6-12+ Months
Visa: USC, GC, GC EAD, H4 EAD, TN
Job Overview
A leading automotive engineering organization is expanding its Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation capability and is seeking experienced HIL Engineers for multiple openings.
This role requires engineers with hands-on experience building and standing up HIL systems from the ground up , including system setup, electrical integration, modeling, system integration, testing, and validation.
The client is specifically looking for candidates with direct automotive domain experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Low Voltage Systems - Highest Priority
- Body Control Systems
- Power Distribution / Electronic Fuses
- Motion Controls / Vehicle Dynamics
- Thermal Systems
General HIL or test engineering experience without direct experience in one of these domains will not be considered a strong fit.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, configure, integrate, and validate HIL systems from the ground up.
- Own HIL environments through initial setup, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
- Gather system requirements and translate them into HIL test environments.
- Develop test plans and validation strategies.
- Perform electrical integration, wiring, and I/O mapping.
- Define and support HIL system architecture.
- Develop and integrate plant/system models using MATLAB/Simulink .
- Configure and work with dSPACE HIL platforms .
- Perform system-level validation of automotive systems.
- Work with CAN, LIN, and Ethernet communication interfaces.
- Use Vector tools such as CANoe/CANalyzer for communication analysis and testing.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, communication, and integration issues.
- Support multiple HIL system builds and validation programs.
- Collaborate with controls, electrical, embedded software, and vehicle engineering teams.
Required Qualifications
- 4–5+ years of HIL Engineering experience.
- Proven experience building or standing up a HIL system from scratch .
- Strong hands-on experience with dSPACE – Required .
- Experience working in system-level automotive validation environments .
- Hands-on experience with MATLAB / Simulink .
- Experience with automotive communication protocols:
- CAN
- LIN
- Ethernet
- Experience with Vector CANoe/CANalyzer is preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting and system integration skills.
- Ability to work independently in a highly technical engineering environment.
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