HiL Validation Engineer

Job Title: HiL Validation Engineer
Contract-Hire
Location: Lisle IL
Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer location

Description
Vector Tool Expertise: Utilize Vector tools such as CANoe CANalyzer VTestStudio & VT System for the validation of automotive electronic systems.
dSpace ETAS LABCAR HiL & NI NATS HiL
Tool Expertise: Utilize dSpace tools such as Automation Desk Control Desk Motion Desk Configuration Desk for the validation of automotive electronic systems.
Automation scripting: automation tools such as Python EXAM AutoDesk ECUTest VTestStudio Robot framework or NI TestStand.
Deliverables: Verification and validation of features from domains like ADAS Body and Powertrain. Automation and requirements for test tools (logging equipment HIL benches automation tools)
Test Plan Development: Create detailed test plans and strategies based on project requirements and specifications.
Test Execution: Perform various validation tests including functional performance and integration testing using Vector tools.
Automation Development: Develop and implement test automation scripts using Vector tools to streamline validation procedures or CAPL Python scripting.

Required Expertise:
Minimum of 3 years of professional engineering experience in electrical/electronics hardware software or controls as a LEAD
Strong Expertise in any one area - ADAS Brakes Active safety Passive safety features electric and Conventional ICE Engine features
Expertise in testing HiL systems experience (dSPACE Vector NI ETAS)
Knowledge with model-based development tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINK
Experience of CAN stack and Flash bootloader integration
Experience in diagnostic management: CANalyzer CANoe
Familiarity using trace capture tools data acquisition and analysis tools such as ETAS INCA
Experience with HIL testing vehicle integration and validation
Lead and Perform system level testing of any one - ADAS Powertrain Active/Passive safety Brakes Powertrain (ICE) in a HiL Testing environment
Leading the test team and participate in daily project specific sprint meeting
Preparing Test plans against system requirements Scripting (Python excel Macro) and test the scripts using HIL tools (dSpace Automation desk/Vector/ETAS/NI).
Good exposure to EXAM tool for test authoring.
Ensure requirement traceability- Feature spec to Test case and test results
Adherence to project specific metrics
Communicate across various stakeholders on the project and ensure adherence to project deliverables per planned timelines

Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science.
Proven experience in automotive validation with a focus on Vecto/dSpace tools and systems.
Strong knowledge of auto communication protocols (CAN LIN Ethernet Flexray).
Extensive hands-on in feature enablement on HIL Test assets with test automation
Working knowledge in virtual simulation tools like CarMaker ASM etc.
Extensive Systems Engineering V-Model specifically requirements-based testing and design verification and validation.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python EXAM CAPL) for test automation.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with automotive embedded systems and ECUs.
Familiarity with software development processes and tools.
Certification in relevant Vector tools OR ISTQB certified