HIL/xIL Powertrain Validation Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis seeks a HIL / xIL Development Engineer to support Hardware-in-the-Loop systems, plant model development, and system integration across MIL, SIL, and HIL environments for powertrain validation including ICE, HEV, and BEV applications.

The role collaborates with software, controls, calibration, and systems engineering teams to develop, integrate, and troubleshoot simulation environments for vehicle programs and cross-region deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years automotive HiL experience.
• MBE/Powertrain MB Development with MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow/SimScape.
• Knowledge of ICE, HEV, BEV powertrains.
• Experience with HIL systems (dSPACE, ETAS, NI).
• C/C++ code generation.
• 1-D modeling tools (GT Power, AMESim).
• dSpace Scalexio harness & wiring knowledge.
• CAN/SP I/LIN, Flash bootloader integration.
• UDS/XCP protocols.
• ETAS INCA for trace/data acquisition.
• Strong communication & cross-functional teamwork.
• Self-starter.

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 teams on requirements.
• Troubleshoot HIL simulation and integration issues during commissioning.
• Support ECU hardware interface definition and harness design.
• Benchmark and evaluate new HIL technologies, and improve processes and tools.
• Work with global engineering teams across NA, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication (verbal & written)

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Stateflow

Simscape

GT Power

AMESim

CarMaker

CANoe/CANalyzer

ETAS INCA

dSpace Scalasio/Scalexio

HIL hardware (dSPACE, ETAS, NI)

Job description

Stellantis seeks a HIL / xIL Development Engineer to support Hardware-in-the-Loop systems, plant model development, and system integration across MIL, SIL, and HIL environments for powertrain validation including ICE, HEV, and BEV applications.

The role collaborates with software, controls, calibration, and systems engineering teams to develop, integrate, and troubleshoot simulation environments for vehicle programs and cross-region deployment.