Senior HIL Test Engineer – Automotive Validation

Tata Technologies; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies in Gothenburg, Sweden is seeking an experienced HIL Test Engineer to design, execute, and optimize tests for Steering & Brakes systems. You will coordinate with software teams, maintain test documentation, and contribute to safety-related testing per ISO 26262.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in automotive testing, hands-on HIL testing with DSpace/VT systems, and strong automation skills using Python and Robot Framework.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in automotive testing and validation (SWE.6, SYS.4, SYS.5).
• Hands-on experience with testing in DSpace or VT HIL systems.
• Proficient in Vector testing tools, INCA, and MDA.
• Experience with DSpace tools such as Control Desk, Automation Desk, or VT System for HIL testing.
• Automation experience using Python and Robot Frameworks.
• Skilled in test case documentation and verdict updates using System Weaver or DOORS, or Electra.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 safety testing and documentation.
• Strong understanding of validation processes and testing equipment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Automotive Engineering.
• Exposure to Jenkins, Git/Gerrit, JIRA, Polarion, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests to ensure complete functional coverage of the Steering & Brakes system.
• Plan test strategies aligned with each software delivery cycle.
• Capture relevant logs from the HIL system and create detailed tickets.
• Coordinate with software development to communicate issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Participate in software meetings and provide feedback based on testing outcomes.
• Integrate test cases into nightly test runs with the integration team.
• Identify test areas for automation and propose automation solutions.
• Monitor and analyze test results from daily executions.
• Document test verdicts and safety-related test documentation per ISO 26262.

Skills

Automotive testing

HIL testing

Python

Robot Framework

Testing frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Automotive Engineering

Tools

DSpace

VT HIL systems

Control Desk

Automation Desk

VT System

Vector testing tools

INCA

MDA

System Weaver/DOORS/Electra

Job description

Tata Technologies in Gothenburg, Sweden is seeking an experienced HIL Test Engineer to design, execute, and optimize tests for Steering & Brakes systems. You will coordinate with software teams, maintain test documentation, and contribute to safety-related testing per ISO 26262.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in automotive testing, hands-on HIL testing with DSpace/VT systems, and strong automation skills using Python and Robot Framework.