XIL & Virtual Vehicle Validation Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an XIL Framework & Simulation Engineer to support scalable virtual vehicle validation across programs. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop standardized simulation solutions and automated workflows.

The role emphasizes integration of XIL frameworks, simulation toolchains, and restbus simulation, while leveraging automotive protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, LIN, and FlexRay to enable robust virtual validation environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience in automotive simulation, testing, embedded systems, or software.
• Hands-on experience with XIL, MiL, SiL, HiL, or virtual validation environments.
• Experience with simulation toolchains and system integration.
• Experience with test automation and CI/CD environments.
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, LIN, FlexRay.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance scalable XIL frameworks for virtual vehicle validation.
• Support the development of modular and reusable simulation architectures.
• Integrate simulation models, tools, and platforms into unified workflows.
• Troubleshoot and improve framework performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Support the implementation of automated simulation and testing workflows.
• Develop and integrate simulation tools and supporting software components.
• Assist with model, test artifact, and simulation data management.
• Integrate simulation environments with CI/CD pipelines.
• Document simulation frameworks, processes, and technical solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including vECU and software development, system architecture and validation.

Skills

XIL/virtual validation

MiL/SiL/HiL/ViL

CI/CD pipelines

Automation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

dSPACE

ETAS

Vector tools

Git

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an XIL Framework & Simulation Engineer to support scalable virtual vehicle validation across programs. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop standardized simulation solutions and automated workflows.

The role emphasizes integration of XIL frameworks, simulation toolchains, and restbus simulation, while leveraging automotive protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, LIN, and FlexRay to enable robust virtual validation environments.