HIL / xIL Development Engineer

About the role

The HIL / xIL Development Engineer will support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, plant model development, and system integration across MIL, SIL, and HIL environments. This role plays a critical part in accelerating validation for powertrain systems including ICE, HEV, and BEV applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and reduce plant models for HIL applications and maintain a reusable model library
• Integrate models across MIL, SIL, and HIL environments
• Configure and commission HIL simulators for vehicle-specific applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, controls, calibration, systems engineering) on requirements and integration
• Troubleshoot and resolve HIL simulation and integration issues during commissioning
• Support ECU hardware interface definition and electrical harness design
• Perform benchmarking, evaluate new HIL technologies, and improve development processes and tools
• Work with global engineering teams across NA, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive industry and Hardware in Loop/HiL
• Experience in Model Based Development on any Powertrain Application, preferred Matlab-Simulink/Stateflow/SimScape
• Knowledge and experience with Powertrain ICE, HEV and BEV systems
• Detailed knowledge about ICE, Hybrid and BEV applications
• Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics and specific simulation software
• Experience with C/C++ code generation
• Experience with 1-D physical modeling tools such as GT Power, AMESim and co-simulation tools
• Hands on experience with the dSpace Simulators (Scalexio), Harness design, implementation, Electrical Loads etc
• Experience with HIL electrical/ wiring harness, load box design, implementation and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of CAN stack, SPI, LIN and Flash bootloader integration
• Knowledge in diagnostic management: CANalyzer, CANoe
• Knowledge of Simulation Tool (e.g. CarMaker, ASM)
• Familiarity using trace capture tools, data acquisition and analysis tools such as ETAS - INCA
• Outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to work directly with individuals and groups
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-starter who can work cross-functionally with other people

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive industry and Hardware in Loop/HiL
• Experience in Model Based Development on any Powertrain Application, preferred Matlab-Simulink/Stateflow/SimScape
• Knowledge and experience with Powertrain ICE, HEV and BEV systems
• Detailed knowledge about ICE, Hybrid and BEV applications
• Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics and specific simulation software
• Experience with C/C++ code generation
• Experience with 1-D physical modeling tools such as GT Power, AMESim and co-simulation tools
• Hands on experience with the dSpace Simulators (Scalexio), Harness design, implementation, Electrical Loads etc
• Experience with HIL electrical/ wiring harness, load box design, implementation and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of CAN stack, SPI, LIN and Flash bootloader integration
• Knowledge in diagnostic management: CANalyzer, CANoe
• Knowledge of Simulation Tool (e.g. CarMaker, ASM)
• Familiarity using trace capture tools, data acquisition and analysis tools such as ETAS - INCA
• Outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to work directly with individuals and groups
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-starter who can work cross-functionally with other people