HIL Bench & Tools Engineer for ECU Validation

ASTEMO FRANCE S.A.S.; Paris; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

annual bonus

canteen entry ticket

Home-office agreement

Home-office material participation

bike kilometers contribution

group accident insurance

car sharing

patent awards

Job summary

ASTEMO FRANCE S.A.S. seeks a HIL Bench & Tools Development Engineer to strengthen Brake Systems R&D/Validation. You will design, develop, and maintain HIL test benches for ECU and system validation, and create simulation models integrated into HIL environments.

You will also develop automation tools using Python, MATLAB, CAPL, or C#/PowerShell, configure hardware, and validate CAN, FlexRay, and Ethernet protocols. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Strong experience in HIL bench development using platforms such as dSPACE, NI, or ETAS.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or similar programming languages.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols, including CAN, FlexRay, and Ethernet.
• Experience with CAN simulation, monitoring, and diagnostics tools such as Vector CANoe and CANape.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (CAPL, C#, Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience with embedded software testing and real-time systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics, ADAS simulation, ASAM XIL API, Jenkins, or SVN is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain HIL test benches for ECU and system validation.
• Create simulation models and integrate plant models into HIL environments.
• Develop custom software tools and scripts to support automation and test execution.
• Configure and integrate hardware components, including ECUs, sensors, actuators, and wiring harnesses.
• Implement and validate automotive communication protocols such as CAN, FlexRay, and Ethernet.
• Develop and execute test cases and validation sequences to verify bench functionality.
• Create automation solutions using Python, MATLAB, CAPL, C#, or similar technologies.
• Support version control practices and maintain CI/CD environments for testing activities.
• Collaborate with system engineers, software developers, and test teams to define HIL requirements.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, provide debugging support, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

Skills

HIL bench development

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet

CAPL

C#

PowerShell

Debugging & troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

dSPACE

NI

ETAS

Vector CANoe

Vector CANape

Job description

ASTEMO FRANCE S.A.S. seeks a HIL Bench & Tools Development Engineer to strengthen Brake Systems R&D/Validation. You will design, develop, and maintain HIL test benches for ECU and system validation, and create simulation models integrated into HIL environments.

You will also develop automation tools using Python, MATLAB, CAPL, or C#/PowerShell, configure hardware, and validate CAN, FlexRay, and Ethernet protocols. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.