Rig Development Engineer

Alten Sverige Aktiebolag; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 558,000 - 781,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning opportunities

Collaborative culture

Innovative work environment

Job summary

Alten Sverige Aktiebolag in Göteborg is seeking a Rig Development Engineer to join their expanding HIL rig team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining HIL test rigs, ensuring robust solutions for clients in the automotive and embedded systems industries.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field and have hands-on experience in test rig construction and troubleshooting. A collaborative culture and opportunities for continuous learning are part of the offering.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Proven background in HIL/SIL test environments.
• Hands-on experience with test rig construction and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain HIL/SIL test rigs.
• Develop automated test scripts using CAPL, C#, and Python.
• Configure and simulate communication with Vector CANoe.

Skills

HIL/SIL test environments

Test automation

CAPL scripting

C# and Python

Vector CANoe

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer Science

Job description

Ready to shape the future of HIL testing as a Rig Development Engineer? ALTEN in Sweden is expanding our HIL rig team and looking for a skilled Rig Development Engineer to join our group of 8 engineers in a dynamic, hands‑on environment. Based on‑site, you'll play a key role in building, maintaining, and developing test rigs for 6 subsystem rigs, ensuring cutting‑edge test solutions for our clients in the automotive and embedded systems industries.

About the role

As a Rig Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of our HIL test rigs. Your work will span the entire lifecycle—from concept and construction to commissioning and troubleshooting—ensuring robust and efficient test solutions.

Your main responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain HIL/SIL test rigs from concept to operation
• Develop automated test scripts using CAPL, C#, and Python
• Configure and simulate bus communication (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) with Vector CANoe
• Interpret ECU specifications and translate requirements into rig design
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, ensuring rig reliability
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize test processes
• Document rig setups, test procedures, and maintenance protocols

Your profile

We're looking for a proactive and structured engineer with a passion for test automation and embedded systems. You thrive in hands‑on environments and enjoy solving complex technical challenges.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Proven background in HIL/SIL test environments
• Hands‑on experience with test rig construction and commissioning and strong troubleshooting and fault‑tracing skills

Technical skills

• Vector CANoe (bus communication, simulation, diagnostics)
• CAPL scripting for test automation
• C# and/or Python for tooling and scripting
• Electronics fundamentals (schematics, wiring, sensors, connectors)
• Communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)

What do we offer?

• A challenging and varied role in a growing team of specialists
• The chance to work with state‑of‑the‑art HIL/SIL test environments
• Continuous learning in a company that values innovation and technical excellence
• A collaborative culture where your ideas drive real impactLong‑term career opportunities within ALTEN's global network