Rig Development Engineer

ALTEN; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging role in a growing team

Continuous learning opportunities

Collaborative culture

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

ALTEN in Sweden is seeking a Rig Development Engineer to join our expanding HIL rig team in Göteborg. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain HIL/SIL test rigs, ensuring robust solutions for the automotive and embedded systems industries.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, utilizing tools like Vector CANoe and scripting in C#/Python. We're looking for a proactive engineer with experience in test automation and a solid understanding of communication protocols.

The position offers long-term career opportunities and a culture that values innovation and technical excellence.

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 from concept to operation.
• Develop automated test scripts using CAPL, C#, and Python.
• Configure and simulate bus communication (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) with Vector CANoe.

Skills

HIL/SIL test environments

Test automation

Troubleshooting skills

Work with Vector CANoe

C# and Python scripting

Communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer Science

Tools

Vector CANoe

CAPL scripting

Job description

Ready to shape the future of HIL testing as a Rig Development Engineer?

ALTEN in Sweden is expanding our HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) 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.

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 impact
• Long‑term career opportunities within ALTEN’s global network

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.

You’ll collaborate closely with ECU specialists, test engineers, and system architects, using tools like Vector CANoe, CAPL scripting, and C#/Python to automate tests, simulate bus communication, and develop custom tooling. Your expertise in electronics, communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and MAZE technology will be key to optimizing rig performance.

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, 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
  • Communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)