Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) Validation Engineer

LHP Engineering Solutions; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LHP Engineering Solutions in Kennesaw, GA, is seeking a Software Test Engineer to support validation of embedded software for Battery Management System applications. You will design, implement, and execute validation tests on Hardware-In-Loop systems and automate test specifications using industry-standard tools.

You will build test suites, track test status across software releases, and produce reports that demonstrate traceability and compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 26262, and ASPICE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software or Controls Engineering.
• 2+ years with dSPACE HIL tools and Vector CAN toolchain.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow for HIL models.
• Experience with Polarion for requirements and test management; ISO26262/ASPICE exposure.

Responsibilities

• Own validation test plans for Battery Management System software.
• Design, implement, and execute automated validation tests on HIL systems.
• Develop test suites using state-of-the-art equipment and scripting languages.
• Create validation reports showing traceability to requirements.
• Support ISO 9001, ISO 26262, and ASPICE compliant processes and templates.

Skills

communication skills

statistical analysis

test bench debugging

ECU CAN log analysis

software development processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Software/ Controls Engineering

Tools

dSPACE HIL systems

dSPACE ConfigurationDesk

dSPACE ControlDesk

dSPACE Automation Desk

Vector CAN tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape)

CAPL

MATLAB/Simulink

Stateflow

Polarion

ISO26262 / ASPICE exposure

Job description

LHP Engineering Solutions is a Functional Safety global leader committed to creating safe transportation with developing technologies such as Electric Vehicles, Advance Driver Assistance Systems. At LHP we ensure Functional Safety and Cyber Security development of these systems and technologies by leveraging our core expertise with widely accepted standards such as AUTOSAR, ISO26262, ASPICE, ISO/SAE 21434.

The Software Test Engineer will support the Software Validation of internally developed embedded software application as well as its various permutations required to meet our customer unique applications. The engineer will work on the HIL to design, implement, and execute validation test specifications and test plans. The Software Test Engineer will build a suite of validation test using state-of-the-art test equipment, test benches, and automation / scripting languages. The Software Test Engineer will track, monitor, and report on the status of test specifications for each software release. The Software Test Engineer will gain system knowledge in validation and testing of Battery Management System software for electrified transportation and industrial applications. The Software Test Engineer shall support the team members with all phases of software development projects and initiatives. This position is located on-site in Kennesaw, GA.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own the Customer Interface level System DVPR.
• Create Battery Management System-level validation test plans and test specifications.
• Lead the effort to implement and execute automated algorithm performance tests.
• Design, document, and manage test plans based on variants and software release level. Responsible for deploying and maintaining this system.
• Perform test cases on Hardware-In-Loop tester.
• Automate new and existing test specifications using industry standard tools and processes.
• Develop Polarion infrastructure for linking validation test cases to requirements.
• Create test reports and other documentation to support traceability and demonstrate validation which are robust to assessment under ISO 9001, ISO 26262, and ASPICE standards.
• Learn the SW development process and workflow. Strive to maintain those guidelines.
• Continuous review and improvement of processes, procedures, and templates.
• Support the Problem Management Process by participating in investigations, 8Ds work packages, and auditing SW changes required to rectify field issues in a timely manner.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical, Electronics, Software, or Controls Engineering.
• 2+ experience working with each of the following tools:
• dSPACE HIL systems.
• dSPACE ConfigurationDesk, ControlDesk and Automation Desk.
• Vector CAN tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape) and scripting tools (CAPL).
• MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience in HIL plant model development using MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow.
• Experience with configuring the HIL system.
• Demonstrate ability to understand complex electronic and mechanical systems.
• Experience working with Polarion for requirement and test case management.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills as well as interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Experience with statistical analysis of data to establish pass/fail criteria.
• Good Test bench Debugging and ECU CAN Log analysis skills.
• Experience and knowledge on testing techniques.
• Experience working in software/system development processes and methodologies in regulated industry areas (E.g. Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, etc.)
• Exposure (certification preferred) to ISO26262 and ASPICE.
• Good to have know-how about BMS domain.
• Good to have Past High Voltage exposure or High Voltage training.

EEO Statement

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