V.I.E. HiL Testing engineer M/W

About the role

Leader in Engineering and IT Services, ALTEN brings together nearly 60,000 employees, 88% of whom are engineers. Present in over 30 countries, the Group supports its clients’ development strategies in engineering, innovation, R&D, and technological information systems. Why choose ALTEN? The opportunity to contribute to the greatest technological challenges. Close support within a collaborative work environment. A true career accelerator in France and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and support HIL, VHIL, and Plywood Buck test environments.
• Prepare test properties for validation loops and project milestones.
• Ensure test benches are updated with the latest hardware and software releases.
• Maintain ECU inventory, software versions, and configuration records.
• Verify readiness of test properties before validation execution.
• Coordinate bench setup and commissioning activities with validation teams.
• Perform ECU flashing and software updates using approved engineering tools.
• Verify software compatibility and system integrity after updates.
• Support configuration management and change implementation activities.
• Maintain software release tracking and update documentation.
• Support execution of electrical and network validation activities.
• Assist engineers in bench-level debugging and troubleshooting.
• Verify CAN, LIN, CAN-FD, and/or Ethernet network communications.
• Collect and analyze diagnostic logs from validation activities.
• Support ignition-off draw (IOD), system functionality, and regulatory testing activities.
• Investigate HIL bench issues and identify hardware, software, or configuration problems.
• Analyze CANoe/CANalyzer traces and diagnostic logs.
• Support root cause analysis activities for validation failures.
• Work with design, validation, software, and supplier teams to resolve issues.
• Document findings and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Eligible for a V.I.E. contract
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Knowledge of System Requirements Analysis (e.g., DOORS) and CAN/LIN/Ethernet
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Professional presentation and interpersonal skills
• Autonomous with strong problem-solving abilities
• Fluent English (minimum B2, written and spoken)
• Previous internship or working student experience in a relevant field
• Plus: OEM experience, ASIL ASPICE