Senior HIL Engineer – Team Lead
Job Location:
Job Location:
Charlotte, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
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Posted on:
17 days ago
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering planning and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Senior HIL Engineer Team Lead for an assigned project with a client in the automotive industry. The role is based in Novi MI or Charlotte NC and requires onsite presence and 20% domestics travel. If you are eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects we look forward to your application.
PURPOSE:
This role owns the end-to-end HIL validation strategy for drive system and range extender functions. It leads roadmap architecture process quality and team mentorship ensuring coverage traceability and release confidence for function owners and calibration teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIRED SKILLS:
PREFERED SKILLS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
PURPOSE:
This role owns the end-to-end HIL validation strategy for drive system and range extender functions. It leads roadmap architecture process quality and team mentorship ensuring coverage traceability and release confidence for function owners and calibration teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Define the HIL strategy and test architecture across Front Zone (drive) and Scout Hub (range extender) ensuring coverage for normal edge and fault cases.
- Own HIL plant model strategy (motor/inverter driveline battery interface generator/ICE surrogate thermal interactions) and signal/messaging fidelity (CAN/LIN/FlexRay Ethernet UDS ASAM XCP).
- Prioritize and plan test scope per release/milestone; align with systems controls calibration and safety teams (ASIL decomposition FMEA/FMEDA tie-ins where applicable).
- Lead test automation framework design (e.g. Python Jenkins/GitHub Actions) and CI/CD integration for regression.
- Establish KPIs (test pass rate coverage defect leakage time-to-root-cause rig uptime flake rate) and drive continuous improvement.
- Own supplier/lab interface hardware roadmap (I/O expansion load boxes fault insertion dyno coupling where applicable) and configuration management.
- Coach/mentor the five mid-level engineers; conduct design reviews and ensure coding/test standards are met.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Automotive Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field
- 812 years in HIL/SIL validation for EV/HEV powertrain/drive systems (incl. range extender or auxiliary generation preferred).
- Hands-on with HILs control desk/automation desk Vector CANape/CANoe ASAM A2L/MDF UDS diagnostics restbus simulation.
- Strong in MATLAB/Simulink model integration version control (Git) Python automation; familiarity with safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity touchpoints.
- Proven leadershiproad mapping mentoring cross-functional alignment and supplier management.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- 812 years of experience in HIL/SIL validation for EV/HEV powertrain or drive systems
- Strong hands-on experience with HIL test systems and real-time simulation environments
- Deep knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN LIN FlexRay Ethernet UDS)
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for model development and integration
- Strong programming and automation skills (Python CAPL )
- Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins GitHub Actions)
- Strong experience with diagnostic and calibration tools (e.g. Vector CANoe/CANape ASAM XCP/A2L/MDF)
- Understanding of functional safety principles (ISO 26262 FMEA/FMEDA)
- Experience in HIL plant modeling (powertrain motor/inverter battery generator/ICE surrogate)
- Strong skills in test planning execution and requirements traceability
- Proven leadership experience in technical teams and cross-functional collaboration
PREFERED SKILLS:
- Experience with Volkswagen
- Willingness to travel
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Work is normally performed in an office laboratory manufacturing floor or machine shop setting where physical work includes but is not limited to sitting standing reaching kneeling bending and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.
FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:
- Location: Novi MI or Charlotte NC
- Schedule: Full Time/ 40 hours per week
- Travel: 20% domestics travel
- Overtime: as required
- Assignment Start: ca. June 2025 December 2026
- Duration: up to 4.5 years
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e. SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
