Automotive Validation Engineer HIL ( HW in the loop)

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities HIL Test Development & Execution

• Design, develop, and execute validation test cases using HIL platforms.

• Configure and maintain HIL test benches for ECU verification and validation activities.

• Develop simulation models for vehicle subsystems and plant models using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and system-level testing of automotive ECUs.

• Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams for issue resolution. Test Automation

• Create automated test scripts using:

AutomationDesk o ControlDesk o Python o CAPL (preferred)

• Develop automated test sequences and reporting frameworks.
• Improve test coverage and reduce validation cycle time through automation. Vehicle Network Validation

• Validate ECU communication over: o CAN o Automotive Ethernet (preferred)

• Perform network analysis using Vector tools such as CANoe and CANalyzer.
• Interpret DBC Requirements & Compliance

• Review and analyze system and software requirements.

• Create requirement traceability matrices and validation reports.

• Support ASPICE-compliant verification and validation processes.

• Ensure test artifacts comply with automotive quality standards. Defect Analysis

• Perform root-cause analysis of software and hardware issues detected during validation.

• Generate detailed defect reports and support debugging activities.

• Participate in design reviews and validation readiness reviews. Required Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in: o Electronics Engineering o Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering o Embedded Systems o Automotive Engineering o Related disciplines Experience

• 3+ years of automotive ECU validation experience.

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with HIL systems. Technical Skills Mandatory Skills

• Strong expertise in: o SCALEXIO or VEOS platforms o AutomationDesk o ControlDesk o ConfigurationDesk

• MATLAB/Simulink modeling and simulation.

• ECU validation and verification methodologies.

• CAN, LIN communication protocols.

• Vector CANoe/CANalyzer.

• Requirement-based testing.

• Test case design and execution.

• Python scripting for automation.

• Knowledge of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE). Preferred Skills

• UDS diagnostics (ISO 14229).

• Functional Safety (ISO 26262).

• Automotive Ethernet validation.

• Jenkins CI/CD integration.

Preferred candidate profile

We are seeking a highly motivated Automotive Validation Engineer with hands-on experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems for validation and verification of automotive ECUs. The candidate will be responsible for developing, executing, and automating test scenarios for vehicle functions and embedded software validation in accordance with automotive quality standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of vehicle networks, ECU testing methodologies, HIL simulation environments, and test automation tools.

Job Description: Automotive Validation Engineer HIL ( HW in the loop) Position Title: Automotive Validation Engineer HIL

Location: Pune

Experience 38 Years