Vehicle Engineer

HP Tuners LLC; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability coverage

PTO

401(k) program with employer matching

Job summary

HP Tuners LLC, a global leader in automotive aftermarket solutions, is seeking a Vehicle Engineer to join our onsite team in Buffalo Grove, IL. The role focuses on maintaining, updating, and expanding vehicle support within VCM Suite, working with cross-functional teams to simulate and test software features for improved performance.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Vehicle Engineering, the engineer will reverse engineer automotive binaries, map calibration parameters, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering required.
• Experience with engine and transmission operation.
• Familiar with automotive programming tools or software.
• Familiar with automotive communications protocols.
• Familiar with Assembly languages (x86, PPC, Tri-core).
• Proficient in C#, C++, Python.
• Experience with IDA Pro, Visual Studio, and Team Foundation Server.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update in-house software to ensure optimal performance and functionality.
• Reverse engineer various automotive binary files.
• Map vehicle calibration parameters.
• Apply automotive programming tools and software.
• Modify, debug, and troubleshoot applications to peak efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless software-hardware integration.
• Support software validation and verification efforts, ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards.

Skills

Programming languages (C#, C++, Python

Problem solving

Communication skills

Autonomy

Engine and transmission operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering

Tools

IDA Pro

Visual Studio

Team Foundation Server

Automotive programming tools

Job description

HP Tuners LLC is a global leader in the automotive aftermarket, developing hardware and software for vehicle calibration. HP Tuners is seeking a Vehicle Engineer to join our team onsite in Buffalo Grove, IL.

The Vehicle Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, updating, and adding vehicle support and features to VCM Suite, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct simulations and hands-on testing to improve software functionality and efficiency.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Vehicle Engineering.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and update in-house software to ensure optimal performance and functionality.
• Reverse engineer various automotive binary files.
• Map vehicle calibration parameters.
• Apply automotive programming tools and software.
• Modify, debug, and troubleshoot applications to peak efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless software-hardware integration.
• Support software validation and verification efforts, ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards.

Requirements

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND COMPETENCIES

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Engine and transmission operation.
• Automotive Programming Tools or Software.
• Automotive communications protocols.
• Familiar with Assembly languages (x86, PPC, Tri-core).
• Familiar with programming languages: C#, C++, Python.
• IDA Pro, Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously on projects.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work at a desk and computer for prolonged periods of time.

Please Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of HP Tuners.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated base salary range for this position is $80,000 – $90,000, with actual pay determined including factors such as location, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations.

• discretionary bonus
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability coverage
• paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) program with employer matching

HP Tuners LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. HP Tuners LLC does not use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to make decisions in the hiring process. If AI (Artificial Intelligence) is utilized, HP Tuners LLC will include a disclaimer in the relevant job posting.