HIL Engineer

Responsibilities

• Aid in designing, building, and maintaining HIL test bench systems.
• Configure test hardware, including power supplies, actuators, and sensor mapping.
• Support communication and integration with Digital Twin systems.
• Assist senior engineers with assembling and debugging HIL hardware and harnesses.
• Execute test procedures, collect data, and support analysis.
• Document test results, procedures, and lessons learned.
• Troubleshoot electrical and hardware issues with guidance from senior team members.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute ideas in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience with HIL systems such as dSpace, NI PXI, Speedgoat, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with NI HIL software (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand) and programming/scripting in Python, C++, or C#.
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition, test execution, or electrical integration.
• Basic troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Exposure to HW-SW integration and test procedures.
• Understanding of fundamental controls, software testing, and test processes.
• Interest in learning real-time simulation systems and FPGA-based systems.
• Familiarity with trace capture tools or data acquisition/analysis tools.