HIL Systems Development Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? In this position... We are seeking a highly skilled HIL Tools Automation Engineer to join our validation team. In this role, you will not be running standard test cases; instead, you will be the architect of the automation layer that powers our Hardware-in-the-Loop environments. Your primary responsibility will be to develop sophisticated Python and MATLAB scripts that automate the generation, configuration, and deployment of dSPACE models.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in HIL development, specifically focused on tools and automation rather than manual test execution.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• A "software-first" approach to hardware problems. You should be passionate about eliminating repetitive tasks through elegant code.
• You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Automation Framework Development: Design and maintain Python-based libraries and scripts to automate the creation of dSPACE project structures, I/O mapping, and hardware configurations.
• Model Generation: Develop MATLAB/Simulink scripts to programmatically modify, parameterize, and build simulation models for deployment to dSPACE SCALEXIO platforms.
• API Integration: Utilize dSPACE APIs (such as the ConfigurationDesk API, ControlDesk Automation API, and XIL API) to bridge the gap between requirements, model files, and the physical HIL hardware.
• Toolchain Optimization: Streamline the build pipeline to reduce the time from "Simulink Model" to "HIL-Ready Binary," ensuring consistent and repeatable builds.
• Troubleshooting: Debug complex issues occurring at the interface of the automation scripts, the dSPACE software stack, and the real-time hardware.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees