HIL Validation Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Poland; On-site; PLN 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Key responsibilities include creating and executing test cases, maintaining automated test frameworks, validating requirements via simulation and real-time testing, and debugging embedded controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3–8 years of experience in HIL/SIL/MIL testing.
• 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.

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.
• 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 CAPL.
• 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

MBD

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

CAPL

CAN

LIN

Ethernet

HIL/SIL/MIL testing

Model-based development

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

dSPACE

Vector

NI

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled HIL Validation 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.
• 3–8 years of experience in HIL/SIL/MIL testing.
• 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