Automotive HiL Test Engineer - Validate ECUs (CAN/Ethernet)

ALTEN Technology USA; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering leader, is seeking a HiL Test Engineer in Dearborn, MI. You’ll execute HiL test cases, analyze results, and help build test benches while ensuring traceability from requirements to test outcomes.

Requirements: Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics/Mechanical Eng or CS; 0–3 years experience; hands‑on with HiL platforms (dSPACE, NI VeriStand, ETAS, Vector, Speedgoat); CAN fundamentals; Python or MATLAB scripting; US work authorization; onsite in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics, Mechanical Eng, or CS.
• 0–3 years of professional experience or internships/co-ops.
• Hands-on with real-time/HiL platforms (dSPACE, NI VeriStand, ETAS, Vector, Speedgoat).
• Working knowledge of CAN and automotive networks.
• Scripting in Python or MATLAB.
• Comfort with lab hardware (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies) and wiring diagrams.
• Clear written documentation habits; reproducible test evidence.
• US work authorization (no visa sponsorship now or in future).
• Ability to work onsite in Dearborn, MI.

Responsibilities

• Execute HiL test cases against requirements and analyze results.
• Write and maintain automated test sequences using Python or MATLAB.
• Bring ECUs up on bench; flash software; verify communication and restbus simulation.
• Analyze CAN, LIN and Ethernet traces to locate failures.
• Build and modify breakout boxes and test harnesses; instrument sensors/actuators.
• Run bench health checks and intake tests before campaigns.
• Write clear defect reports with steps and evidence; drive to closure.
• Maintain traceability from requirement to test case to result.
• Support senior engineers during new bench builds and commissioning.

Skills

HiL testing

Python scripting

MATLAB scripting

CAN networking

Documentation

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering or CS

Tools

dSPACE

NI VeriStand

ETAS

Vector

Speedgoat

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering leader, is seeking a HiL Test Engineer in Dearborn, MI. You’ll execute HiL test cases, analyze results, and help build test benches while ensuring traceability from requirements to test outcomes.

Requirements: Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics/Mechanical Eng or CS; 0–3 years experience; hands‑on with HiL platforms (dSPACE, NI VeriStand, ETAS, Vector, Speedgoat); CAN fundamentals; Python or MATLAB scripting; US work authorization; onsite in