Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Test Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an entry-level embedded test engineer to execute test cases for ECUs and embedded controllers in our lab environment. You will support HIL test setups using dSPACE, NI VeriStand, or similar tools, perform functional and regression testing, analyze CAN networks with CANalyzer/CANoe, and assist with Python scripting and test automation.

Collaborating with software, controls, and systems engineering teams, you will document results and help improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience, including internships or academic projects.
• Basic knowledge of embedded systems, control systems, and CAN communication.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Good troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work onsite in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute test cases for embedded controllers and electronic control units (ECUs).
• Support HIL test setups using dSPACE, NI VeriStand, or similar tools.
• Perform functional, regression, and requirements-based testing.
• Use CANalyzer or CANoe to analyze vehicle communication networks.
• Assist with Python scripting and test automation.
• Analyze test failures, troubleshoot issues, and document test results.
• Collaborate with software, controls, and systems engineering teams.

Skills

Embedded systems

CAN communication

MATLAB/Simulink

Test automation

Python scripting

Education

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

Tools

dSPACE

NI VeriStand

CANoe

CANalyzer

Job description

• Execute test cases for embedded controllers and electronic control units (ECUs).
• Support HIL test setups using dSPACE, NI VeriStand, or similar tools.
• Perform functional, regression, and requirements-based testing.
• Use CANalyzer or CANoe to analyze vehicle communication networks.
• Assist with Python scripting and test automation.
• Analyze test failures, troubleshoot issues, and document test results.
• Collaborate with software, controls, and systems engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience, including internships or academic projects.
• Basic knowledge of embedded systems, control systems, and CAN communication.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Good troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work onsite in a laboratory environment.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on exposure to HIL testing.
• Knowledge of dSPACE, NI VeriStand, CANoe, or CANalyzer.
• Basic Python scripting or test automation experience.
• Understanding of ECU testing and embedded software validation.