Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Design & Validation Engineer

Required Technical/Functional Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) system design, development, maintenance, and real-time simulation.
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for model-based design and plant model development.
• Hands-on experience with Opal-RT or equivalent real-time simulation platforms such as dSPACE or Speedgoat.
• Strong understanding of inverter and converter control systems, including IGBT, SCR, and SiC technologies.
• Experience in testing and validating embedded software for power electronics applications.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, UART, and Ethernet.
• Knowledge of HIL architecture, signal conditioning, I/O mapping, and hardware interfacing.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Simulink Real-Time or RT-LAB environments.
• Knowledge of sensor and actuator emulation techniques.
• Domain experience in Locomotive Drives, Electrical Controls, Industrial Drives, Automotive, or Renewable Energy.
• Familiarity with software testing frameworks and version control systems.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems for validation of embedded controllers in power electronics applications.
• Develop plant models using MATLAB/Simulink to simulate inverter and converter topologies.
• Integrate simulation models with real-time platforms such as Opal-RT, dSPACE, and Speedgoat.
• Configure and maintain hardware interfaces, including signal conditioning, I/O mapping, and communication interfaces.
• Design and execute HIL-based test plans to validate inverter and converter controller software against functional and performance requirements.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot simulation and embedded software issues, and support debugging of control algorithms.
• Collaborate with controls, embedded software, and system engineering teams to ensure HIL environments meet project requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to real-time execution, simulation fidelity, and hardware integration.
• Maintain HIL system documentation, configurations, test procedures, and ensure traceability between software requirements and test coverage.
• Support continuous improvement of HIL methodologies, tools, and validation processes.

Generic/Managerial Skills

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and at customer locations.
• Self-driven with a collaborative approach to project delivery.