XiL Advanced Test Methods Engineer

Amentum; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum seeks engineers to develop and operate advanced dynamometer test systems with HIL, ViL, and EiL capabilities for vehicle development. You will integrate dSPACE, NI HIL, and CarMaker into end-to-end test environments to simulate driving conditions and calibrations.

The role requires hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink, vehicle networks, and scripting to automate tests, analyze results, and support validation activities across EV, hybrid, and ICE platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science is required.
• 1+ years of experience with real-time HIL systems (dSPACE or similar).
• 1+ years of experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
• 1+ years of experience with vehicle networks and related tools (Vector/Intrepid).
• Relevant internships or projects count as experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and use simulation capabilities to test vehicle systems and calibrations on dynamometer systems.
• Integrate tools like dSPACE, NI HIL, TraceTronic ECU-TEST, ATI Vision, IPG CarMaker into system-level test environments.
• Design test automation strategies and scripts to support calibration, verification, and validation.
• Develop post-processing tools to assess test validity and identify model, simulation, or control changes needed.

Skills

Python

C++

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

dSPACE

MATLAB/Simulink

TraceTronic ECU-TEST

IPG CarMaker

CAN/EtherCAT/Modbus/UDP/TCP

Job description

Position Description

We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community. Position Description: You’ll help develop and use advanced, system-level dynamometer test systems with X-in-the-Loop (XiL) capabilities, including Vehicle-, Powertrain-, Engine-, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (ViL, PiL, EiL, and HiL) testing. These systems combine simulation, test automation, flexible hardware and software architectures to support vehicle development. By integrating simulation and real-time testing with dynamometer systems, you’ll help expand the capabilities of vehicle testing. Your work will support the performance, reliability, and quality of Ford vehicles, including conventional, electric, hybrid, and vehicles with advanced driver‑assistance systems (ADAS). You’ll work with tools and methods such as HIL systems, simulation platforms, ViL testing, and vehicle and powertrain dynamometers. This role is a fit for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and wants to help develop and test software features and hardware for electric/hybrid/ICE vehicles and ADAS.

Position Duties

Develop and use simulation capabilities to test vehicle systems, software, and calibrations on advanced dynamometer systems. Integrate tools such as dSPACE and NI HIL systems, TraceTronic ECU-TEST, ATI Vision, and IPG CarMaker into system-level test environments. Develop simulation scenarios and test cases using tools such as dSPACE ASM and IPG CarMaker to model driving conditions, roadways, test drives, and interactions with other vehicles, traffic, and pedestrians. Design test‑automation strategies using Ford toolchains and develop scripts to support calibration, verification, and validation. Develop post‑processing tools that help users assess test validity, analyze results, and identify where modeling, simulation, or control changes are needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as mechanical or electrical engineering, or in computer science.
• 1+ years of experience with dSPACE or another real-time HIL system.
• 1+ years of experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
• 1+ years of experience with vehicle communication networks and related tools, such as Vector or Intrepid.
• Relevant experience may include internships, co‑ops, research, or substantial academic projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or computer science.
• 3+ years of experience with dSPACE or another real-time HIL system, MATLAB and Simulink, or vehicle simulation tools such as CarMaker, CarSim, or ASM.
• Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, EtherCAT, Modbus, UDP, or TCP.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or both.
• Experience with powertrain or vehicle dynamometer test systems.
• Experience with calibration tools and data analysis, such as ETAS, ATI, or Vector tools.
• Experience with vehicle, powertrain, or ADAS calibration.
• Experience with TraceTronic ECU-TEST or other test‑automation tools.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Compensation Details

N/A

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Original Posting

Original Posting: 11/02/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Company Information

Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/

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