Rig Development Engineer

Ready to shape the future of HIL testing as a Rig Development Engineer?

ALTEN in Sweden is expanding our HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) rig team and looking for a skilled Rig Development Engineer to join our group of 8 engineers in a dynamic, hands-on environment. Based on-site, you’ll play a key role in building, maintaining, and developing test rigs for 6 subsystem rigs, ensuring cutting-edge test solutions for our clients in the automotive and embedded systems industries.

What do we offer?

A challenging and varied role in a growing team of specialists

The chance to work with state-of-the-art HIL/SIL test environments

Continuous learning in a company that values innovation and technical excellence

A collaborative culture where your ideas drive real impact

Long-term career opportunities within ALTEN’s global network

About the role

As a Rig Development Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of our HIL test rigs. Your work will span the entire lifecycle—from concept and construction to commissioning and troubleshooting—ensuring robust and efficient test solutions.

You’ll collaborate closely with ECU specialists, test engineers, and system architects, using tools like Vector CANoe, CAPL scripting, and C#/Python to automate tests, simulate bus communication, and develop custom tooling. Your expertise in electronics, communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and MAZE technology will be key to optimizing rig performance.

Your main responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain HIL/SIL test rigs from concept to operation

Develop automated test scripts using CAPL, C#, and Python

Configure and simulate bus communication (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) with Vector CANoe

Interpret ECU specifications and translate requirements into rig design

Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, ensuring rig reliability

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize test processes

Document rig setups, test procedures, and maintenance protocols

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