HiL Test Engineer

Alium; Piemonte; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alium in Turin, Italy, is seeking an experienced Automotive QA / Testing Engineer to join our team on a hybrid basis, focusing on validating next-generation automotive software.

You will design, automate, and execute HIL tests, verify diagnostics and OTA updates, manage software versions, and collaborate with international engineering teams to ensure reliable, high-performance vehicle software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in automotive software testing with HIL, diagnostics, and OTA validation.
• Hands-on with Vector CANoe and test automation; UDS/DoIP/CAN-CFD experience.
• OTA end-to-end deployment verification and firmware update validation.
• Software version management and experience with CAPL scripting and diagnostics tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, set up, and execute automation test cases on HIL benches.
• Verify diagnostics communications and fault-handling protocols.
• Validate end-to-end OTA updates and run complex test configurations.
• Perform software/firmware flashing validation, update rollback, and recovery testing.
• Manage software version management and vehicle software integration testing.
• Collaborate with international engineering teams and local stakeholders.

Skills

HIL testing

OTA validation

Diagnostics

CAPL scripting

Vector CANoe

Test automation

UDS (ISO 14229)

CAN/CAN-FD

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Vector CANoe

CAPL scripting

Job description

Automotive QA / Testing Engineer

IMMEDIATE START

We are looking for an experienced Automotive QA / Testing Engineer to join our team in Turin, Italy, working on next-generation automotive software validation.

Join Our Automotive Engineering Team

Location: Turin, Italy (Hybrid) C

ontract: Minimum 12-month contract

Industry: Automotive / Software Testing

VISA: Work Authority to work in Italy

In this role, you will specialize in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation, vehicle diagnostics, and Over-the-Air (OTA) validation, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure reliable, high-performance vehicle software functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, set up, and execute automation test cases on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches.
• Verify diagnostics communications and fault-handling protocols.
• Validate end-to-end functionality of Over-the-Air (OTA) updates. Create and run complex test configurations, network simulations, and automated test scripts using Vector CANoe.
• Perform software/firmware flashing validation, update rollback, and recovery testing.
• Manage software version management and vehicle software integration testing.
• Collaborate with international engineering teams and local stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in automotive software testing. Core expertise in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, vehicle diagnostics, and OTA validation.
• Hands-on experience with vector toolchain and test automation. Proficiency with Automotive Diagnostics & Protocols: UDS (ISO 14229) DoIP (Diagnostics over IP) CAN / CAN-FD
• Comprehensive OTA Validation experience: End-to-End OTA deployment verification
• Software/firmware flashing validation Update rollback and recovery testing
• Software version management Familiarity with Vector CANoe or similar simulation tools, including: CAPL scripting Diagnostic console configuration Residual bus simulation

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Experience with test bench hardware setup and fault insertion. Strong background in automated test script development.

Languages

English: Professional fluency required for collaboration with international teams.

Italian: Professional fluency is a strong plus