Embedded Controls Verification Engineer (HIL)

Cintal, Inc.; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

2 weeks PTO

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Relocation reimbursement

Yearly bonus

Job summary

Cintal, Inc. is hiring an Embedded Software Test Engineer in the United States to develop and maintain HIL models and test environments using MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, and OPAL-RT.

You will design verification and validation tests, create automated Python scripts, and support CAN/J1939 diagnostics and ECU integration. The role requires 2+ years in embedded testing, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and collaboration with controls and software teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS, or related field.
• 2+ years in embedded software testing, verification, or controls.
• Experience with HIL testing using dSPACE/OPAL-RT or similar.
• MATLAB/Simulink model development and simulation experience.
• Experience developing automated test scripts (Python or similar).
• Familiarity with CAN/J1939 communications and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HIL models and test environments using MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, and OPAL-RT.
• Design and document verification and validation test cases.
• Create automated regression test scripts in Python or similar.
• Perform software integration, functional and regression testing for embedded systems.
• Analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and support root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with software, controls, and systems teams to validate features.
• Support CAN/J1939 testing, diagnostics, and ECU integration activities.
• Maintain verification docs, reports, and traceability records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of verification processes.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

HIL testing

CAN/J1939

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

dSPACE

OPAL-RT

CI/CD tools

Job description

Cintal, Inc. is hiring an Embedded Software Test Engineer in the United States to develop and maintain HIL models and test environments using MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, and OPAL-RT.

You will design verification and validation tests, create automated Python scripts, and support CAN/J1939 diagnostics and ECU integration. The role requires 2+ years in embedded testing, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and collaboration with controls and software teams.