HIL / xIL Development Engineer

NCSL International; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a HIL/xIL Development Engineer to support Hardware-in-the-Loop systems, plant model development, and cross-environment integration for ICE, HEV and BEV programs. You will collaborate with software, controls, calibration, and systems engineering to develop, integrate, and troubleshoot simulation environments across MIL, SIL, and HIL.

This role emphasizes fast validation, hands-on HIL configuration, and ongoing benchmarking with global teams across NA, EMEA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1+ year automotive HiL/HIL experience required.
• Experience in plant and controller modeling, simulation, testing.
• Familiarity with Powertrain ICE/HEV/BEV concepts and ODT tools.
• Knowledge of CAN/LIN, CANoe/CANalyzer is a plus.

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 software, controls, calibration, and systems engineering on requirements.
• Troubleshoot HIL simulation and integration issues during commissioning.

Skills

HIL/HiL development

Model-based development

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Powertrain systems

CAN/LIN

DSPACE/ETAS/NI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

dSPACE

ETAS

NI hardware/SIL tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Stellantis is seeking a HIL / xIL Development 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 critical part in 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 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 (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 1 year 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
• Knowledgeexperience 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 dynamicsandspecific simulation software
• Good working experience with dSpace Simulators, Hardware design and implementation
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of management