Simulation Engineer

Akkodis; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 110,208 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Akkodis is searching for a HITL Design & Maintenance Engineer for an onsite position in Erie, PA. The role focuses on supporting real-time simulation environments for validating control software in power electronic systems, specifically targeting inverter and converter applications.

Key responsibilities include architecting HIL systems, developing MATLAB/Simulink models, and ensuring test plans for validation. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience with embedded software testing. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to associates.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in HIL system design and real-time simulation.
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for model-based development.
• Hands-on experience with Opal-RT or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain HIL systems for embedded controllers validation.
• Develop plant models using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Ensure reliable hardware interfaces and manage signal conditioning.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

HIL system design

Embedded software testing

Real-time simulation platforms

Industrial communication protocols

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics

Tools

Opal-RT

dSPACE

Speedgoat

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a HITL Design & Maintenance Engineer for a client located in Erie, PA 16531 with this position being Onsite.

Pay Rate: $80 - $90/hr; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Role Overview

The HITL Design & Maintenance Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting the development and ongoing maintenance of real-time simulation environments intended for validating control software within power electronic systems. The primary focus of this position is on systems that utilise Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs), Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCR), and the latest Silicon Carbide (SiC) technologies, particularly in inverter and converter applications. Alongside designing Hardware-In-Loop systems, the engineer is tasked with testing and validating inverter controller software, ensuring that all deliverables meet robust performance standards and comply with specified system requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain HIL systems to support validation of embedded controllers.
• Develop plant models using MATLAB/Simulink that accurately represent various power converter topologies.
• Integrate developed models with real‑time simulation platforms such as Opal‑RT, Speedgoat, or dSPACE.
• Ensure reliable hardware interfaces, including implementation of signal conditioning and mapping of input/output signals.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams to ensure HIL setups are aligned with control and software requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to real‑time execution and the fidelity of simulation models.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations and update procedures as needed.
• Design and execute detailed test plans for inverter controller software, leveraging HIL platforms for thorough validation.
• Analyse test results and provide support for debugging control algorithms and embedded code.
• Ensure complete traceability between software requirements and HIL test coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related STEM discipline.
• 3‑5 years of experience working on HIL system design and real‑time simulation.
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for model‑based development tasks.
• Hands‑on experience with Opal‑RT or comparable real‑time simulation platforms.
• Solid understanding of inverter and converter control, particularly with IGBT, SCR, and SiC device technologies.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, including CAN, SPI, UART, and Ethernet.
• Experience in testing embedded software within power electronics applications.
• Experience working with Simulink Real‑Time or RT‑LAB environments.
• Knowledge in sensor and actuator emulation techniques.
• Background in Locomotive Drives, Locomotive electrical controls, industrial drives, automotive systems, or renewable energy domains.
• Familiarity with software testing frameworks and version control systems.

Benefits

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client‑recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Legal Disclosure

The company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers