HIL Bench setup & Integration Engineer

Responsibilities

• . The role requires a hands-on engineer who can troubleshoot the bench at the hardware and software level and prepare the HIL environment for testing and validation.
• Build and configure

HIL test benches

• for automotive ECU testing and validation.
• Install and integrate HIL hardware, including HIL simulation systems, ECU interfaces, I/O modules, power supplies, signal conditioning units, load boards, relay/switching systems, and measurement equipment.
• Perform

electrical wiring and physical connections

• between ECUs, HIL systems, breakout boxes, loads, sensors, and other test equipment.
• Configure ECU power, ignition, ground, analog, digital, PWM, frequency, and other required signals.
• Configure and troubleshoot automotive communication networks such as

CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet

• Set up communication interfaces, network termination, routing, and signal connections.
• Configure HIL I/O channels and map ECU signals to the simulation environment.
• Support ECU installation, removal, and connection to HIL benches.
• Perform

bench commissioning, bring-up, and functional checks

• before testing begins.
• Verify wiring, pinouts, connectors, voltage levels, signal integrity, and communication interfaces.
• Troubleshoot HIL bench hardware, electrical, communication, and configuration issues.
• Use electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ECU pinouts, interface specifications, and system documentation to build and troubleshoot test setups.
• Configure and maintain HIL system software and associated test environments.
• Support integration of plant models and real-time simulation environments.
• Work with test and validation engineers to prepare the HIL bench for automated and manual testing.
• Document bench configurations, wiring, hardware changes, issues, and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain HIL benches and support upgrades, modifications, and new ECU integrations.

Requirements

• HIL test benches

Preferred

• Experience with HIL platforms such as
• dSPACE, Vector, NI, ETAS, or Speedgoat
• dSPACE SCALEXIO / MicroAutoBox

Job Overview

We are seeking a

HIL Engineer responsible for building, setting up, integrating, and commissioning

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches for automotive electronic control units (ECUs).

The engineer will be responsible for the complete HIL bench setup, including hardware installation, electrical wiring, ECU connections, I/O configuration, communication networks, power supplies, signal interfaces, and system integration

Required Qualifications

Engineering degree or equivalent technical background in

• Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• Hands-on experience building, configuring, integrating, or troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of automotive electrical and electronic systems

Experience working with

• ECUs, sensors, actuators, I/O systems, and test equipment
• Strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols, particularly

CAN/CAN FD and LIN

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ECU pinouts, and connector documentation
• Experience with electrical wiring, harnesses, connectors, breakout boxes, and test interfaces.
• Understanding of ECU power supply, grounding, signal conditioning, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Experience with

or similar real-time simulation platforms.

Experience with

Vector CANoe/CANalyzer

Experience with

• MATLAB/Simulink and real-time simulation.
• Experience configuring HIL I/O and signal mapping.

Knowledge of

• CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet, UDS, and diagnostics
• Experience with ECU flashing, diagnostics, and communication testing.
• Experience with automotive network databases such as

DBC

• files.
• Experience with test automation and scripting using

Python, CAPL, MATLAB, or similar tools

• Understanding of plant models and real-time simulation.
• Key Technical Skills
• HIL Bench Setup & Integration
• HIL Bench Build
• HIL Hardware Integration
• ECU Integration
• I/O Configuration
• Signal Mapping
• Electrical Wiring
• Bench Commissioning
• Hardware Troubleshooting
• Automotive Communication

LIN

• FlexRay
• Automotive Ethernet
• UDS / Diagnostics
• CANoe / CANalyzer
• HIL Platforms dSPACE
• Vector

ETAS

• Speedgoat
• Software / Automation
• MATLAB / Simulink
• Python

CAPL

• Test Automation
• Real-Time Simulation

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HIL Engineer who has physically built and commissioned HIL benches, rather than only executing tests on an established HIL environment.

The candidate should be comfortable with wiring ECUs, configuring I/O, connecting sensors and actuators, setting up CAN/LIN/Ethernet communication, configuring HIL hardware, troubleshooting electrical signals, and bringing the complete bench into an operational state

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.