HIL Systems Engineer: Embedded Vehicle Controls

Jobtailor; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer in Irvine, CA to design and implement HIL test systems for automotive controllers. You will work with firmware teams, platform groups, and hardware teams to simulate real-world conditions and validate design specifications.

The role emphasizes rapid root-cause analysis, electrical safety compliance, and hands-on development with tools like DSPACE, NI VeriStand, CANoe, and CANalyzer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical & electronics engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop test systems or development with tools such as DSPACE and NI VeriStand.
• 2 years of experience with embedded control systems, vehicle subsystems, or HIL technologies.
• Knowledge of electrical safety practices, including high voltage where applicable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapid root cause identification and corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Hardware-In-the-Loop test systems for embedded vehicle controllers.
• Become familiar with sensing, measurement and controls architecture.
• Set up, maintain and document HIL infrastructure.
• Conduct HIL testing to validate control system behavior against design specifications and project requirements.
• Work with subsystem and firmware engineers to ensure compliance with design specifications and project requirements.
• Collaborate with platform teams on system architecture, actuator and contactor control, electrical safety, and fault/overcurrent protection to simulate design specifications on HILs.
• Lead hardware failure analysis to determine root causes of HIL failures and document lessons learned.
• Develop and propose HIL infrastructure improvements to increase test coverage.
• Work with HIL firmware engineers to evaluate HIL hardware APIs for simulation needs.

Skills

Hardware-In-The-Loop Testing

Embedded Control Systems

Python Automation

CAN/CAN-FD

CANalyzer

CANoe

DSPACE

NI VeriStand

Electrical Safety

Root Cause Analysis

Jira Bugzilla

Test Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

DSPACE

NI VeriStand

CANalyzer

CANoe

Jira

Bugzilla

DMMs

Power Supplies

Oscilloscopes

Crimp Tools

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer in Irvine, CA to design and implement HIL test systems for automotive controllers. You will work with firmware teams, platform groups, and hardware teams to simulate real-world conditions and validate design specifications.

The role emphasizes rapid root-cause analysis, electrical safety compliance, and hands-on development with tools like DSPACE, NI VeriStand, CANoe, and CANalyzer.