Senior HIL Development Engineer – Automotive Embedded Systems
About this role
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced HIL Development Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) architecture, development, modelling, integration, and system-level debugging.
This role is focused on developing and maintaining advanced HIL environments used for vehicle system validation. We are looking for engineers who have experience building and improving HIL test systems – not only executing tests. The ideal candidate has a strong background in real-time simulation, ECU integration, automotive communication, and troubleshooting complex embedded systems.
You will work closely with development, verification, and integration teams to secure robust test environments and support the validation of future vehicle technologies.
Responsibilities
- HIL Development & Integration (Mandatory)
- Design, develop, commission, and maintain HIL test rigs and environments.
- Integrate ECUs, I/O systems, communication interfaces, sensors, and actuators into HIL platforms.
- Configure and set up HIL systems using platforms such as:
- dSPACE
- Vector
- ETAS
- National Instruments (NI)
- Speedgoat
- Develop real-time test environments for vehicle subsystems and complete vehicle validation.
- Define and optimize HIL architecture, signal flow, and interface management.
- Support continuous improvement of HIL setups and validation processes.
- HIL Modelling & Real-Time Simulation
- Develop MATLAB/Simulink models for:
- Vehicle systems
- Plant models
- Environment simulation
- Control systems
- Optimize models for real-time execution and HIL deployment.
- Perform model validation, calibration, and debugging in real-time environments.
- Work with simulation tools such as:
- ASM
- CarMaker
- VTD
- PreScan
- Similar simulation platforms
- Experience within vehicle dynamics modelling is highly beneficial, including understanding of:
- Longitudinal dynamics
- Lateral dynamics
- Powertrain behavior
- Automotive Communication & Diagnostics
- Develop, configure, and troubleshoot automotive communication netwo