Lead BMS & EV HIL Validation Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced engineer to lead end-to-end automotive software validation, focusing on BMS and propulsion systems. You will drive HIL testing using dSPACE and related tools, develop DVPs, and ensure traceability of requirements through testing.

The role requires strong modeling and simulation skills (MATLAB/Simulink, Saber) and experience with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 cybersecurity considerations. Collaboration with global teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in automotive domain.
• Experience in software systems engineering within automotive/energy storage domains.
• Hands-on work in battery systems, BMS calibration/validation, propulsion or vehicle systems testing, modeling & simulation using MATLAB, Simulink, Saber.
• Develop ECM or physics-based models for Li-ion cell and pack behavior.
• Experience with HIL systems such as dSPACE, HV laboratory testing, embedded software validation, and tools including INCA, CANoe, CANalyzer, ControlDesk, and PROVEtech.
• Proven expertise in DFMEA-based test planning, requirements analysis, root-cause analysis, and functional safety/cybersecurity per ISO 26262 and ISO 21434.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end activities in automotive software validation and HIL testing.
• Define HIL validation strategies and develop Design Verification Plans (DVPs).
• Analyze requirements, ensure traceability, and drive test case development.
• Automate parameter extraction and testing workflows; improve calibration report repeatability.
• Ensure compliance with functional safety and cybersecurity standards (ISO 26262, ISO 21434, SOTIF).

Skills

Automotive software validation

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

dSPACE

INCA

CANoe

CANalyzer

ControlDesk

PROVEtech

MATLAB/Simulink

Saber

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced engineer to lead end-to-end automotive software validation, focusing on BMS and propulsion systems. You will drive HIL testing using dSPACE and related tools, develop DVPs, and ensure traceability of requirements through testing.

The role requires strong modeling and simulation skills (MATLAB/Simulink, Saber) and experience with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 cybersecurity considerations. Collaboration with global teams is essential.