HIL System Development Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

Stellantis EEAV is seeking a VHIL Systems and HW/Modelling Engineer for its HIL Engineering team. The engineer will develop and support Hardware-In-the-Loop systems and serve as an interface between the HIL development team and external teams for HIL requirements and impact analysis. The role works with ECU hardware, systems, software, controls, plant modelling, and calibration teams to resolve simulation-environment and integration issues and to troubleshoot and triage problems during commissioning of HIL test properties. The position requires a team-oriented, systems-focused engineer with interdisciplinary experience in areas such as ADAS, electrical/electronic systems, and electric and hybrid systems. The engineer will work with global teams across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia/India. Additional work includes benchmarking, evaluating new HIL technologies, and collaborating on processes, methodologies, and tools.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering field from an accredited university.
At least 5 years of professional engineering experience in electrical/electronics, hardware, software, or controls.
Knowledge and experience with ADAS, propulsion systems, electrical/electronic systems, and electric and hybrid systems.
Demonstrated HIL systems experience, including dSPACE, ETAS, or NI HIL systems.
Experience commissioning HIL benches.
Experience in diagnostic management using CANalyzer and CANoe.
Knowledge of simulation tools such as CarMaker or ASM.
Experience with UDS, XCP protocol, and Automotive Ethernet.
Familiarity with trace capture, data acquisition, and analysis tools such as ETAS INCA.
Experience with HIL testing, vehicle integration, and validation.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people at all organizational levels.
Experience working cross-functionally.
Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and with global teams.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
Working experience with MIL/SIL validation and verification.
Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics and specific simulation software.
Experience working within an Agile or Scrum framework.
Experience in test automation.
Experience with Ethernet networking protocols.

Responsibilities

Develop HIL bench scope analyses and alignments.
Develop ECU scope and device transmittal analyses and reviews across variants and complexity configurations.
Review vehicle system documentation, including vehicle functions, hardware interfaces, network communications databases, and related documentation.
Develop modelling, framework, and ControlDesk panels through program-driven iterations.
Prepare HIL documentation, including I/O, signal lists, wiring layouts, and MTB/LTB designs.
Perform engineering work related to management of HIL vehicle programs as directed by the Stellantis EEVI/VTE EE HIL Integration Manager.
Support HIL lab vehicle fabrication and coordinate with the EE lab and/or external suppliers to deliver lab vehicles as planned.
Manage HIL updates for planned validation loops, including models, communication databases, hardware, complexity, and variant verification.
Manage HIL setups to test vehicle configurations and permutations, including low- and high-line options and contents.
Manage lab vehicle HIL integrations, including vehicle parts, PC setup, and licenses.
Lead and perform lab vehicle and HIL simulation open- and closed-loop commissioning.
Lead test-property functional checkouts and ControlDesk functional checkout before HIL delivery.
Lead propulsion systems HIL integration and commissioning.
Follow Stellantis safety protocols and ethical guidelines for the office, building, and personnel.
Manage and resolve issues related to EE HIL test properties before and after commissioning.
Provide technical support to the HIL validation team and resolve EE HIL test-property issues.
Conduct repeated vehicle system documentation reviews at program milestones, including early loop, X0, X1, and X2.
Provide weekly program status reports and related KPIs, including on-time delivery and issue tracking.
Conduct benchmarks and evaluate new HIL technologies.
Work with teams on processes, methodologies, and tools.