HiL Validation Engineer

American IT Systems • Lisle, IL

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About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Validation Engineer with expertise in automotive electronic systems validation. The role involves utilizing industry-standard tools like Vector and dSPACE for testing, developing test plans, executing various validation tests, and creating automation scripts. You will be responsible for the verification and validation of features across different automotive domains and ensuring requirement traceability. This position requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication within a team environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of professional engineering experience in electrical/electronics, hardware, software, or controls as a LEAD.
• Strong Expertise in any one area: ADAS, Brakes, Active safety, Passive safety features, electric and Conventional ICE Engine features.
• Expertise in testing HiL systems (dSPACE, Vector, NI, ETAS).
• Knowledge with model-based development tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINK.
• Experience of CAN stack, and Flash bootloader integration.
• Experience in diagnostic management: CANalyzer, CANoe.
• Familiarity using trace capture tools, data acquisition and analysis tools such as ETAS – INCA.
• Experience with HIL testing, vehicle integration and validation.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science.
• Proven experience in automotive validation, with a focus on Vector/dSPACE tools and systems.
• Strong knowledge of auto communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Flexray).
• Extensive hands-on in feature enablement on HIL Test assets with test automation.
• Working knowledge in virtual simulation tools like CarMaker, ASM, etc.
• Extensive Systems Engineering "V-Model" specifically requirements-based testing and design verification and validation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, EXAM, CAPL) for test automation.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automotive embedded systems and ECUs.
• Familiarity with software development processes and tools.
• Certification in relevant Vector tools OR ISTQB certified.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, VTestStudio, VT System) for automotive electronic systems validation.
• Utilize dSPACE tools (Automation Desk, Control Desk, Motion Desk, Configuration Desk) for automotive electronic systems validation.
• Develop and implement test automation scripts using tools such as Python, EXAM, AutoDesk, ECUTest, VTestStudio, Robot framework, or NI TestStand.
• Verify and validate features from domains like ADAS, Body, and Powertrain.
• Develop and automate requirements for test tools, including logging equipment, HIL benches, and automation tools.
• Create detailed test plans and strategies based on project requirements and specifications.
• Perform functional, performance, and integration testing using Vector tools.
• Develop and implement test automation scripts using Vector tools or CAPL, Python scripting.
• Lead and perform system-level testing of ADAS, Powertrain, Active/Passive safety, Brakes, or Powertrain (ICE) in a HIL Testing environment.
• Lead the test team and participate in daily project-specific sprint meetings.
• Prepare test plans against system requirements, script (Python, Excel Macro), and test the scripts using HIL tools (dSpace Automation desk/Vector/ETAS/NI).
• Ensure requirement traceability from feature specification to test cases and test results.
• Communicate with various stakeholders on the project and ensure adherence to project deliverables per planned timelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior