Virtual ECU Engineer

Experis Technology Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Act

Job summary

Automotive Software & Systems Engineering in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Virtual ECU Engineer to join our SWx organization. The role focuses on developing virtual test platforms and driving verification from early design through validation, in close collaboration with agile SW teams.

You will build toolchains for open-loop/closed-loop testing across ADAS, EV, and related domains, while advancing virtualization and automation with a test-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related Engineering degree.
• 2 years of experience developing virtual test platforms (MIL, SIL, HIL) in automotive applications.
• Experience with virtualization, cosimulation, and system integration toolchains (e.g., dSPACE, ETAS, VVirtualTarget, QTronic Silver, Model.CONNECT, VDK, Siemens, etc.).
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and methods, plus experience with model-based development tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINK.
• Thorough understanding of embedded software development (C, C++), AUTOSAR software architecture, auto code generation process and tools, and experience with software such as Visual Basic, Python, VBnet.

Responsibilities

• Develop virtual test platforms (xIL) for next-generation vehicle controller testing, including soft and virtual ECU generation across multiple virtual ECU levels.
• Build and evolve toolchains and methodologies for integration, open-loop and closed-loop testing, and deployment across multiple automotive domains.
• Work side by side with SW development and test engineers within agile teams from the early design phase through validation.
• Advance virtualization technologies and improve troubleshooting/root-cause analysis, automation, and methodology by applying CI/CD mindset across abstraction levels from design to deployment.
• Support interdisciplinary agile feature development and validation for advanced capabilities including ADAS and EV systems.

Skills

Experience with virtual test platforms

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Computer)

Tools

dSPACE

ETAS

VVirtualTarget

QTronic Silver

Model.CONNECT

VDK

Siemens

Job description

Our client, Automotive Software & Systems Engineering is seeking a Virtual ECU Engineer to join their team. As a Virtual ECU Engineer, you will be part of the Software Organization (SWx) supporting global SW-driven engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a proactive test-first/test-right-now mindset, strong expertise in virtual test platforms (MIL/SIL/HIL), and the ability to collaborate effectively in agile teams to drive verification and validation from early design through validation.

Job Title:Virtual ECU Engineer

Location:Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

What's the Job?

• Develop virtual test platforms (xIL) for next-generation vehicle controller testing, including soft and virtual ECU generation across multiple virtual ECU levels.
• Build and evolve toolchains and methodologies for integration, open-loop and closed-loop testing, and deployment across domains such as ADAS/AD, Energy, E-powertrain, Body, Cockpit, and Connected services.
• Work side by side with SW development and test engineers within agile teams from the early design phase through validation, challenging design and logical architecture with a test-first/test-right-now mentality.
• Advance virtualization technologies and improve troubleshooting/root-cause analysis, automation, and methodology by applying CI/CD mindset across abstraction levels from continuous design verification to continuous testing and deployment in highly virtualized environments.
• Support interdisciplinary agile feature development and validation for advanced capabilities including ADAS and EV systems.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• 2 years of experience developing virtual test platforms (MIL, SIL, HIL) in automotive applications.
• Experience with virtualization, cosimulation, and system integration toolchains (e.g., dSPACE, ETAS, VVirtualTarget, QTronic Silver, Model.CONNECT, VDK, Siemens, etc.).
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and methods, plus experience with model-based development tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINK.
• Thorough understanding of embedded software development (C, C++), AUTOSAR software architecture, auto code generation process and tools, and experience with software such as Visual Basic, Python, VBnet.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to help build virtual ECU testing capabilities from the ground up within a modern, agile, SW-driven engineering organization.
• Chance to set new benchmarks in virtualization, automation, and CI/CD-driven verification and deployment practices.
• Work in an environment that starts testing from day one-validating requirements while also improving design quality early.
• Collaborate with SW development and test engineers across multiple automotive domains, including ADAS and EV systems.
• Contribute to a transformation in how vehicle controller testing is performed, with a strong focus on customer experience.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay