V.I.E. HIL Testing Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an engineering professional to support HIL/VHIL testing and validation activities in Michigan. You will configure test environments, manage ECUs, and perform software updates using approved tools while coordinating with validation teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, knowledge of CAN/LIN/Ethernet protocols, and strong English communication. Prior internship experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• System Requirements Analysis & Tools (e.g. Doors).
• Communication Protocols (CAN/LIN/Ethernet).
• Good written and verbal English (minimum B2).
• Autonomy and problem solving in a development environment.
• Previous internship or working student experience in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and support HIL/VHIL test environments.
• Prepare test properties for validation milestones and updates.
• Verify test benches with hardware and software releases.
• Manage ECU inventory, software versions, and configs.
• Assist validation teams with bench setup and commissioning.
• Perform ECU flashing and software updates with approved tools.
• Support CAN/LIN/Ethernet validation, log collection, and analysis.
• Collaborate with design, validation, software, and supplier teams.
• Document findings and corrective actions.

Skills

Autonomy

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Doors

CAN

CANoe/CANalyzer

Ethernet

LIN

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

HIL & Test Property Management

• Configure, maintain, and support HIL, VHIL, and Plywood Buck test environments.
• Prepare test properties for validation loops and project milestones.
• Ensure test benches are updated with the latest hardware and software releases.
• Maintain ECU inventory, software versions, and configuration records.
• Verify readiness of test properties before validation execution.
• Coordinate bench setup and commissioning activities with validation teams.

Software & Hardware Updates

• Perform ECU flashing and software updates using approved engineering tools.
• Verify software compatibility and system integrity after updates.
• Support configuration management and change implementation activities.
• Maintain software release tracking and update documentation.

Validation Support

• Support execution of electrical and network validation activities.
• Assist engineers in bench-level debugging and troubleshooting.
• Verify CAN, LIN, CAN-FD, and/or Ethernet network communications.
• Collect and analyze diagnostic logs from validation activities.
• Support ignition-off draw (IOD), system functionality, and regulatory testing activities.
• Investigate HIL bench issues and identify hardware, software, or configuration problems.
• Analyze CANoe/CANalyzer traces and diagnostic logs.
• Support root cause analysis activities for validation failures.
• Work with design, validation, software, and supplier teams to resolve issues.
• Document findings and corrective actions.

Profile:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• System Requirements Analysis & Tools (e.g. Doors)
• Communication Protocols (CAN/LIN/Ethernet)
• Good communication skills as this person is in daily customer contact
• Autonomy & Problem solving
• Good English level in writing and oral (at least B2)
• Previous working experience as intern or working student

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice:

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement:

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.