XiL Advanced Test Methods Engineer

Amentum; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an engineer to help develop and run system-level dynamometer tests with XiL capabilities for Ford vehicle programs. You will link simulation, test automation, and HiL hardware to validate powertrain and ADAS features.

Responsibilities include building test scenarios with CarMaker/CarSim and integrating dSPACE/TraceTronic tools to support calibration, verification, and validation efforts. Prior experience with MATLAB/Simulink is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science.
• 1+ years of experience with dSPACE or other real-time HIL systems.
• 1+ years with MATLAB and Simulink.
• 1+ years with vehicle networks (CAN, EtherCAT, etc.).
• Internships or projects in vehicle/test domains acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and use simulation for testing vehicle systems on dynamometers.
• Integrate tools like dSPACE, NI HIL, TraceTronic ECU-TEST into test environments.
• Develop test scenarios with CarMaker/CarSim modeling driving conditions.
• Design test automation scripts for calibration, verification, and validation.
• Create post-processing tools to assess test validity and identify improvements.

Skills

dSPACE HIL

MATLAB/Simulink

Vehicle comms

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CarMaker

CarSim

ASM

TraceTronic ECU-TEST

ETAS

Vector tools

CAN/EtherCAT tools

NI HIL systems

Job 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 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Basic 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

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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.

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.

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