Senior HIL Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Senior HIL Engineer (Automotive/Electrification): Developing, deploying, and maintaining hardware-in-the-loop environments for embedded controls software and calibrations with an accent on battery-management solutions for non-automotive and unique automotive products. Focus on creating simulation models, tuning test environments, and performing correlation activities based on experimental data.

Location: Hybrid in Milford, Michigan (US). Candidates must be based in the US and expected to report to the office at least 3 times a week.

Company

A global automotive leader striving for a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion through electrification.

What you will do

• Define, develop, and maintain HIL environments to enable verification and validation of embedded controls software.
• Create and maintain simulation models for plants, sensors, actuators, and serial data communication.
• Collaborate with system engineering, software development, and calibration stakeholders to identify customer solutions.
• Evaluate, parametrize, and tune test environments based on system requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis for unexpected test results and resolve execution issues.
• Benchmark and adopt next-generation simulation technology and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience, including 3+ years in simulation and testing of electronic control modules.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink for plant model development and integration.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python and/or C/C++.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, SPI).
• Must be based in or able to commute to Milford, Michigan (Hybrid role).

Nice to have

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering field or 10+ years of experience.
• Experience in electrification controls (BMS, energy transfer, AC/DC charging).
• Familiarity with simulation tools like GT Suite, CarSim, or Amesim.
• Experience with HIL tools such as ETAS INCA, Lauterbach, CANalyzer, or Vehicle Spy.
• DFSS Black Belt certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive "Total Rewards" benefits package provided from day one.
• Work in a dynamic, startup-like environment within a large global corporation.
• Inclusive culture focused on belonging and non-discrimination.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electrification solutions for emerging markets.