HIL Test Lead & Project Manager (Automotive)

Akkodis; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized medical/dental

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave (Sick, holiday)

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an experienced HIL Lead/Project Manager for a full-time role in the Detroit Metropolitan area. The ideal candidate will bring five-plus years of automotive testing experience, including at least two years in test leadership or project management, with exposure to HIL environments.

This role does not require direct team management. Responsibilities include understanding and debugging HIL/vehicle issues, leading SYS/SW test activities, defining test goals, tailoring test

Qualifications

• Five or more years of automotive testing experience with HIL exposure.
• At least 2 years of lead/test management experience.
• Roles focus on test management, not direct line leadership.
• Domains include ADAS/BCM/Powertrain.
• Tools include DSPACE, Vector CAN tools, ECU Test tool, JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Understand and debug HIL/vehicle issues; support software development teams.
• Carry out product validation and verification across SYS and SW test levels.
• Define test goals and strategies based on risk, budget, and schedule.
• Specify test coverage and sequence.
• Estimate resources and manage testing budgets and timelines.
• Lead test team meetings and participate in test reviews.
• Execute and document all tests, including work by subcontractors.
• Track test schedules, effort, and costs; report status to management.
• Escalate delays in regular meetings when unresolved.

Skills

Test management

HIL testing

Automotive testing

Agile practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DSPACE

Vector CAN tools

ECU Test tool

JIRA

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an experienced HIL Lead/Project Manager for a full-time role in the Detroit Metropolitan area. The ideal candidate will bring five-plus years of automotive testing experience, including at least two years in test leadership or project management, with exposure to HIL environments.

This role does not require direct team management. Responsibilities include understanding and debugging HIL/vehicle issues, leading SYS/SW test activities, defining test goals, tailoring test