Title: HIL Engineer (Hardware-in-the-Loop)

Location: Palo Alto, CA (5 Days Onsite)

Duration: 6–12 Months

W2 Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced HIL Engineer to support the expansion of next-generation vehicle validation systems. This is a highly hands-on engineering role requiring ownership of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments from architecture and setup through integration, test development, and validation.

The ideal candidate has built or stood up HIL systems from scratch and has direct automotive domain experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Low Voltage Systems (Highest Priority)
• Body Control Systems
• Power Distribution / Electronic Fuse Systems
• Vehicle Motion Controls / Dynamics
• Thermal Systems
• Zone Architecture

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy HIL systems from the ground up
• Translate system requirements into validation plans and test strategies
• Perform electrical integration, wiring, and ECU I/O mapping
• Configure and integrate CAN, LIN, and Ethernet communication networks
• Develop and maintain MATLAB/Simulink models
• Develop automated test scripts and validation procedures
• Debug system-level issues and support root-cause analysis
• Collaborate with Controls, Embedded Software, Electrical, and Systems Engineering teams

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of HIL engineering experience
• Proven experience building HIL systems from scratch
• Strong dSPACE experience (Required)
• MATLAB / Simulink expertise
• CAN, LIN, and Ethernet integration experience
• ECU integration and I/O mapping experience
• System-level validation experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Vector CANoe / CANalyzer
• Vehicle diagnostics experience
• Automotive prototype or R&D program experience
• Formula SAE or competitive vehicle engineering background
• Prior title of HIL Engineer

Highly Preferred Domain Experience

• Low Voltage Systems
• Body Controls
• Power Distribution / Electronic Fuses
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Thermal Controls
• Zone Architecture