V.I.E. HiL Testing engineer M/W

ALTEN • Troy, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

ALTEN is a leader in Engineering and IT Services, employing nearly 60,000 professionals, 88% of whom are engineers. With a presence in over 30 countries, the Group supports client development strategies in engineering, innovation, R&D, and technological information systems. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant technological challenges, with close support in a collaborative work environment, serving as a career accelerator in France and internationally.

Requirements

• Eligible for a V.I.E. contract
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Knowledge of System Requirements Analysis (e.g., DOORS) and CAN/LIN/Ethernet
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Professional presentation and interpersonal skills
• Autonomous with strong problem-solving abilities
• Fluent English (minimum B2, written and spoken)
• Previous internship or working student experience in a relevant field

Nice To Haves

• OEM experience
• ASIL
• ASPICE

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and support HIL, VHIL, and Plywood Buck test environments.
• Prepare test properties for validation loops and project milestones.
• Ensure test benches are updated with the latest hardware and software releases.
• Maintain ECU inventory, software versions, and configuration records.
• Verify readiness of test properties before validation execution.
• Coordinate bench setup and commissioning activities with validation teams.
• Perform ECU flashing and software updates using approved engineering tools.
• Verify software compatibility and system integrity after updates.
• Support configuration management and change implementation activities.
• Maintain software release tracking and update documentation.
• Support execution of electrical and network validation activities.
• Assist engineers in bench-level debugging and troubleshooting.
• Verify CAN, LIN, CAN-FD, and/or Ethernet network communications.
• Collect and analyze diagnostic logs from validation activities.
• Support ignition-off draw (IOD), system functionality, and regulatory testing activities.
• Investigate HIL bench issues and identify hardware, software, or configuration problems.
• Analyze CANoe/CANalyzer traces and diagnostic logs.
• Support root cause analysis activities for validation failures.
• Work with design, validation, software, and supplier teams to resolve issues.
• Document findings and corrective actions.

Benefits

• A diverse workforce with over 100 nationalities
• An inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute
• Support for skill development and professional growth
• Reducing our ecological footprint and promoting sustainable growth
• Goal: Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, guiding our operations and strategic initiatives
• 31% of our internal R&D dedicated to responsible innovation
• Transforming environmental challenges into value-creating solutions that drive progress

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree