EV Prototype Development Engineer: Labcars & HIL

Compunnel, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking a Prototype Development Engineer to bridge concept and reality, supporting Labcars, HIL benches, and prototype vehicles. You will drive hardware‑software integration, validation, and test asset development for next‑gen EV architectures.

You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute test plans, develop strategies, and ensure robust system performance across multiple hardware and software iterations. Travel up to 75% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Software Engineering.
• 5+ years of hardware‑software integration or vehicle systems engineering.
• 5+ years with CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
• 3+ years using embedded networking tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, Wireshark, VSPY3).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and PCB assemblies; write formal test plans.
• Experience with CAD tools and automotive EE testing for test asset validation.
• Willingness to travel 25‑75% for builds and off‑site testing.

Responsibilities

• Support Labcars, HIL benches, and prototype vehicles development and commissioning.
• Install components, system wiring, module software flashing, and network debugging (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet).
• Triage electrical and software integration issues using deep‑dive analysis.
• Develop test strategies and perform regression testing across hardware/software iterations.
• Coordinate with Systems Integration to identify design changes between build phases.
• Provide hands‑on support during prototype builds and off‑site testing.
• Maintain records of module status, hardware revisions, and integration maturity.
• Leverage CAD tools and ME/EE knowledge to support test asset validation.

Skills

Embedded networking

HW-SW integration

Vehicle systems

PCB schematics

Test planning

Python scripting

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/ME/CS

Tools

CANalyzer

CANoe

Wireshark

VSPY3

Job description

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking a Prototype Development Engineer to bridge concept and reality, supporting Labcars, HIL benches, and prototype vehicles. You will drive hardware‑software integration, validation, and test asset development for next‑gen EV architectures.

You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute test plans, develop strategies, and ensure robust system performance across multiple hardware and software iterations. Travel up to 75% may be required.