HiL Verification & Validation Engineer - Automotive

HPE s.r.l.; Modena; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

HPE Group in Modena, Italy, seeks a Verification & Validation Expert Engineer to design, commission, and maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop test benches for driveline and vehicle system development. You will define verification strategies, develop test specs, and manage the test lifecycle with a focus on quality and reliability.

The role requires expertise in Embedded C, MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, and Python for test automation, plus hands-on experience with CAN/UDS/J1939 networks and calibration

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Automation Engineering or Electronic Engineering.
• Expertise in Embedded C (MISRA C), MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and Python for test automation.
• Experience with CAN, UDS and J1939 networks.
• Experience in diagnostics, measurement and calibration using CAN tools, INCA or equivalents.
• Experience with requirements management, test/issue tracking, and version control tools (Jira, Polarion, Codebeamer, DOORS, Git).
• Knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO 25119 and Automotive SPICE frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and operate HiL test benches for driveline and vehicle system development.
• Define test strategies and plan V&V activities.
• Develop test specifications, test cases, and test reports; manage measurement metrics.
• Manage test and defect lifecycle, including issue tracking and reporting.
• Perform system, integration, and functional testing on HiL benches and static benches.
• Verify software architectures, interfaces, CAN/J1939/UDS, and diagnostic functionalities.
• Provide technical coordination of test activities and mentor team members.

Skills

Embedded C (MISRA C)

MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow

Python for test automation

Diagnostics, measurement & calibration

Test planning & verification

Education

Master’s degree in Automation or Electronic Engineering

Tools

CAN tools

INCA or equivalents

Jira

Polarion

Codebeamer

DOORS

Git

Job description

HPE Group in Modena, Italy, seeks a Verification & Validation Expert Engineer to design, commission, and maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop test benches for driveline and vehicle system development. You will define verification strategies, develop test specs, and manage the test lifecycle with a focus on quality and reliability.

The role requires expertise in Embedded C, MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, and Python for test automation, plus hands-on experience with CAN/UDS/J1939 networks and calibration