HIL Test Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Poland; On-site; PLN 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies is seeking a highly skilled HIL Test Engineer to support model-based development and validation for automotive and embedded systems. You will design, develop, and execute test strategies across MIL, SIL, and HIL environments to ensure high-quality system performance.

Develop and execute MIL, SIL, and HIL test cases, and maintain automated test frameworks. You will validate requirements using simulation and real-time platforms, perform integration testing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of model-based development (MBD).
• Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with automated testing tools and scripting (Python, CAPL, or similar).
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Experience in test case design, execution, and reporting.
• Understanding of embedded systems and control algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute MIL, SIL, and HIL environments.
• Design and maintain automated test frameworks for model-based development.
• Validate system and software requirements using simulation and real-time testing platforms.
• Perform integration testing and debugging of embedded systems.
• Collaborate with system, software, and controls engineering teams for requirement clarification.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and support root cause analysis.
• Develop test scripts using MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C/C++.
• Work with HIL setups such as dSPACE, Vector, NI or similar platforms.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards such as ISO 26262 (functional safety), if applicable.
• Maintain documentation for test procedures, results, and traceability.

Skills

Model-based development

MATLAB/Simulink

Python scripting

C/C++

Automated testing

Embedded systems

Test strategy design

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

dSPACE

Vector

NI (National Instruments)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled HIL Test Engineer to support model-based development and validation activities for automotive/embedded systems. The role involves designing, developing, and executing test strategies across Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments to ensure high-quality, reliable system performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test cases for MIL, SIL, and HIL environments.
• Design and maintain automated test frameworks for model-based development.
• Validate system and software requirements using simulation and real-time testing platforms.
• Perform integration testing and debugging of embedded systems.
• Collaborate with system, software, and controls engineering teams for requirement clarification.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and support root cause analysis.
• Develop test scripts using tools like MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C/C++.
• Work with HIL setups such as dSPACE, Vector, NI (National Instruments) or similar platforms.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards such as ISO 26262 (functional safety), if applicable.
• Maintain documentation for test procedures, results, and traceability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of model-based development (MBD).
• Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with automated testing tools and scripting (Python, CAPL, or similar).
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Experience in test case design, execution, and reporting.
• Understanding of embedded systems and control algorithms.