Junior HIL Engineer

Capgemini AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 325,884 - 465,549; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies

Collaborative environment with continuous learning opportunities

Diverse community of professionals

Job summary

Capgemini AB in Gothenburg is seeking a Junior HIL Engineer / V&V Tester to engage in software testing for leading automotive partners. The role involves collaborating with teams to validate software and hardware performance, while also analyzing system reliability. Candidates should hold a YH diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have 2-5 years of experience in HIL or SIL test environments.

Applicants must have hands-on experience with HIL tools and programming languages, alongside a basic understanding of vehicle communication protocols. The position offers a collaborative environment with innovative projects shaping the future of mobility.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in HIL or SIL test environments.
• Experience with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and requirements handling.
• Experience working in vehicle environments and understanding of automotive safety standards (e.g. ISO 26262) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate software components.
• Conduct tests to validate and verify software and hardware performance.
• Analyze and troubleshoot issues to enhance system reliability.
• Work hands‑on with maintaining and troubleshooting existing HILs, as well as supporting the build of new ones.
• Apply analytical mindset to solve complex challenges.

Skills

Hands‑on experience with HIL tools (dSPACE, National Instruments, Vector)

Knowledge of programming languages (Python, C++, C#, CAPL)

Basic understanding of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, UDS)

Experience in CI/CD and version control systems

Ability to troubleshoot software-related issues

Education

YH diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanics, Software)

Job description

Your Role

As a Junior HIL Engineer / V&V Tester, you will work at the forefront of software testing within verification and validation for leading automotive partners.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate software components


• Conduct tests to validate and verify software and hardware performance


• Analyze and troubleshoot issues to enhance system reliability


• Work hands‑on with both maintaining and troubleshooting existing HILs, as well as supporting the build of new ones


• Apply an analytical mindset to solve complex challenges, where not all tasks have clear‑cut solutions and root cause analysis is required

Your profile

• YH diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanics, Software) or equivalent experience, with 2‑5 years of experience in HIL or SIL test environments


• Hands‑on experience with HIL tools such as dSPACE, National Instruments, or Vector (CANoe, CANape, VTESTstudio), along with knowledge of at least one programming language (Python, C++, C#, or CAPL)


• Basic understanding of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, UDS), as well as some experience with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and requirements handling


• Ability to work independently within HIL/SIL environments, conduct testing, and troubleshoot software‑related issues (test execution, monitoring failures, basic triage), including experience with CI/CD and version control systems


• Experience working in vehicle environments, a valid European driving license, and a basic understanding of automotive safety standards (e.g. ISO 26262) are considered a plus

Benefits

• Innovative projects shaping the future of mobility


• Access to cutting‑edge tools and technologies


• A collaborative environment with continuous learning opportunities


• A diverse community of professionals from different backgrounds and experience