HILS Engineer – Automotive Validation (SDV)

About the Role

HILS Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and operate dSPACE toolchain:

  ConfigurationDesk

  ,

  ControlDesk

  ,

  AutomationDesk

  , and

  SCALEXIO

  HW.
• Develop and execute HILS test cases using

  vTESTstudio

  ,

  Vector VT‑HIL

  ,

  CANoe/CANalyzer

  .
• Automate validation workflows using

  Python or CAPL scripting

  .
• Validate software/hardware components in vehicle domains: Infotainment, Body Electronics, Instrument Cluster, Connectivity, ADAS.
• Conduct Ethernet-based validation, assess cybersecurity and functional safety (ISO 26262) considerations.
• Support connected vehicle features: telematics, FOTA/Remote FOTA, cellular (2G/3G/4G/5G) networks.
• Design scalable test frameworks, document data flows, and maintain traceability from spec to DVP&R.
• Collaborate with agile teams and cross-functional stakeholders; communicate test insights and system status.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on HILS best practices and diagnostics techniques.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6–12 years of hands-on experience in

  automotive system validation

  , with strong exposure to

  HIL environments

  .
• Proficient in

  dSPACE ConfigurationDesk, ControlDesk, AutomationDesk

  , and

  SCALEXIO hardware

  .
• Expertise in

  HILS

  ,

  ADAS

  , and automotive Ethernet or connected vehicle validation.
• Strong scripting experience in

  Python or CAPL

  , and familiarity with automation tools like

  vTESTstudio

  or

  Vector VT-HIL

  .
• Good understanding of

  functional safety

  ,

  cybersecurity

  , and

  CAN, LIN

  , or other vehicle networks.
• Experience with vehicle domain systems—Telematics, Infotainment, Body Control, Instrument Cluster.
• Familiarity with

  FOTA workflows

  and diagnostics, plus basic cloud/architecture concepts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and agile teamwork skills.