HIL Systems Engineer II

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

• Design and develop Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) 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.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in electrical & electronics engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop test systems, or development work in tools such as DSPACE and NI VeriStand.
• 2 years of experience working 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 focus on rapid root cause identification and corrective action implementation.
• Proficiency in automation scripting and control design using Python (Pytest) is a plus.
• Experience creating requirements from the ground up, using engineering analysis, with a strong focus on hardware.
• Experience with communication protocols including CAN, XCP, LIN, FlexRay, CAN-FD and CAN over Ethernet.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proven track record using a first-principles engineering approach.
• Familiarity with DMMs, power supplies, oscilloscopes and crimp tools.
• Experience with vehicle communication bus tools such as CANalyzer/CANoe.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Experience with issue tracking tools such as Jira and Bugzilla.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) test systems, embedded control systems, and electrical safety practices. Proficient in automation scripting with Python and experienced in communication protocols relevant to vehicle subsystems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Hardware-In-The-Loop Testing
• Embedded Control Systems
• Electrical Safety Practices
• Communication Protocols (CAN, XCP, LIN, FlexRay)
• Automation Scripting (Python)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Hardware-In-the-Loop Test Systems
• Embedded Control Systems
• Automation Scripting
• Communication Protocols
• Requirements Creation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Control Design
• Electrical Safety
• First-Principles Engineering
• Test Coverage Improvement

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Vehicle Subsystems
• HIL Technologies
• Electrical Engineering
• High Voltage Practices

Tools & Technologies

• DSPACE
• NI VeriStand
• CANalyzer
• CANoe
• Jira
• Bugzilla
• DMMs
• Power Supplies
• Oscilloscopes
• Crimp Tools