Senior HiL Engineer – Automotive (Onsite Dearborn)

ALTEN Technology USA; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Senior HiL Test Engineer in Dearborn, MI to advance automotive and embedded systems testing. You will execute HiL test cases, analyze results, and help ensure campaign reliability through traceability and documentation.

You will write automated test sequences in Python or MATLAB, and work with dSPACE AutomationDesk, CAPL, and bench hardware for ECU flashing and restbus simulation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 0–3 years of professional experience; relevant internships or co-ops count.
• Hands-on exposure to real-time or HiL platforms — dSPACE, NI VeriStand, ETAS, Vector, Speedgoat, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of CAN and automotive network fundamentals.
• Scripting ability in Python or MATLAB.
• Clear written documentation habits and ability to follow test evidence.

Responsibilities

• Execute HiL test cases against feature and system requirements, and analyze the results.
• Write and maintain automated test sequences and scripts using Python, CAPL, or dSPACE AutomationDesk.
• Bring ECUs up on the bench: flashing software, verifying communication, configuring restbus simulation.
• Analyze CAN, LIN, and Ethernet traces to locate failure causes across DUT, bench, or test script.
• Build and modify breakout boxes, load boxes, and test harnesses and instrument sensors/actuators.
• Run bench health checks and intake tests to ensure campaign results can be trusted.
• Write clear defect reports with reproduction steps and evidence, and drive closures.
• Maintain traceability from requirement to test case to result.
• Support senior engineers during new bench builds, wiring, and commissioning.

Skills

Python scripting

MATLAB scripting

CAN network fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

dSPACE

NI VeriStand

ETAS

Vector

Speedgoat

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Senior HiL Test Engineer in Dearborn, MI to advance automotive and embedded systems testing. You will execute HiL test cases, analyze results, and help ensure campaign reliability through traceability and documentation.

You will write automated test sequences in Python or MATLAB, and work with dSPACE AutomationDesk, CAPL, and bench hardware for ECU flashing and restbus simulation.