HIL / xIL Development Engineer

Stellantisfinancialservices; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a HIL/xIL Development Engineer to support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems across MIL, SIL, and HIL environments for powertrain validation.

You will collaborate with software, controls, calibration, and systems engineering teams to develop and troubleshoot simulation environments; requires 5+ years in automotive HiL and experience with MATLAB/Simulink.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in automotive HiL/HIL experience.
• Experience with plant and controller modeling, simulation, development and testing.
• Model Based Development on powertrain applications with MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow/SimScape.
• Knowledge of ICE, HEV and BEV systems.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop systems (dSPACE, ETAS, NI HIL).
• Experience with C/C++ code generation and 1-D modeling tools (GT Power, AMESim).
• Familiar with CAN, SPI, LIN, and flash bootloader integration.
• Familiarity with trace capture tools and data acquisition (ETAS INCA).
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and reduce plant models for HIL applications and maintain a reusable model library.
• Integrate models across MIL, SIL, and HIL environments.
• Configure and commission HIL simulators for vehicle-specific applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements and integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve HIL simulation and integration issues during commissioning.
• Support ECU hardware interface definition and electrical harness design.
• Benchmark HIL technologies and improve development processes and tools.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams across NA, EMEA, APAC, LATAM.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Stateflow

Simscape/SimScape

GT Power

AMESim

CarMaker

ETAS INCA

CANalyzer

CANoe

dSpace Scalexio

Job description

Stellantis is seeking a HIL /xILDevelopment Engineer to support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, plant model development, and system integration across MIL, SIL, and HIL environments. This role plays a criticalpartin accelerating validation for powertrain systems including ICE, HEV, and BEV applications. The engineer will collaborate cross-functionally with software, controls, calibration, and systems engineering teams to develop, integrate, and troubleshoot simulation environments for vehicle programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and reduce plant models for HIL applications and maintain reusable model library
• Integrate models across MIL, SIL, and HIL environments
• Configure and commission HIL simulators for vehicle-specific applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, controls, calibration, systems engineering) on requirements and integration
• Troubleshoot and resolve HIL simulation and integration issues during commissioning
• Support ECU hardware interface definition and electrical harness design
• Perform benchmarking, evaluate new HIL technologies, and improve development processes and tools
• Work with global engineering teams across NA, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive industry and Hardware in Loop/HiL
• Experience with plant and controller modeling, simulation, development and testing.
• Experience in Model Based Development on any Powertrain Application, preferred Matlab-Simulink/Stateflow/SimScape
• Knowledge and experience with Powertrain ICE, HEV and BEV systems
• Demonstrated Hardware- In-the-Loop systems experience (dSPACE, ETAS, NI HIL systems)
• Experience with C/C++ code generation
• Experience with 1-D physical modeling tools such as GT Power, AMESim and co-simulation tools
• Hands on experience with the dSpace Simulators (Scalexio), Harness design, implementation, Electrical Loads etc
• Experience with HIL electrical/ wiring harness, load box design, implementation and troubleshooting
• Experience with model-based development tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINK
• Knowledge of CAN stack, SPI, LIN and Flash bootloader integration
• Knowledge in diagnostic management: CANalyzer, CANoe
• Knowledge of Simulation Tool (e.g. CarMaker, ASM)
• Knowledge experience with UDS, XCP protocol
• Familiarity using trace capture tools, data acquisition and analysis tools such as ETAS - INCA
• Outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to work directly with individuals and groups
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-starter who can work cross-functionally with other people

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Detailed knowledge about ICE, Hybrid and BEV applications
• Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics and specific simulation software
• Good working experience with dSpace Simulators, Hardware design and implementation
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of management