HIL Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Document, review, and evaluate automation requirements .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining software-based test automation frameworks, with a strong focus on dSPACE HIL simulators and automotive diagnostics. Proficient in configuration management and improving test efficiency through CI/CD strategies.

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DSPACE HIL Simulator ExperienceTest Automation Framework DesignAutomotive Diagnostics EngineeringSoftware Configuration ManagementIn-Vehicle Network Analysis

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Hard Skills

Test AutomationSoftware DevelopmentPythonC++MATLAB/SimulinkDSPACE ControlDeskDSPACE AutomationDeskGitSVNVehicle Network Analysis

Soft Skills

Technical DocumentationTechnical TrainingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DSPACE PlatformsVector CANoeCANalyzerMS Visual StudioPTC Integrity/Windchill

Industry Keywords

High VoltageADASChassis PowertrainCybersecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPythonSubversionC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Document, review, and evaluate automation requirements
Identify and select hardware and software tools supporting validation objectives
Design, implement, validate, and maintain software-based test automation frameworks
Procure, configure, and maintain hardware and software test assets
Integrate automated test tools into unified, functional HIL simulation benches
Establish and implement configuration management architectures and pipelines for test artifacts, test data, and versioning
Identify testing lifecycle bottlenecks and drive CI/CD and automation strategies
Improve test efficiency, test coverage, and execution speed
Author technical documentation, user guides, and standard operating procedures
Deliver technical training and support to validation engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field
5+ years of hands-on experience commissioning, operating, and supporting dSPACE HIL simulators
5+ years of experience with dSPACE ControlDesk and AutomationDesk software suites
5+ years of experience with automotive diagnostics engineering tools and ECU software flashing/download procedures
5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining reusable test automation libraries for System HIL environments
4+ years of experience integrating and validating new hardware/I/O interface solutions on dSPACE platforms
4+ years of software development experience with compiled and interpreted languages, including Python, C++, MATLAB/Simulink, or Visual Basic, and associated IDEs such as MS Visual Studio
4+ years of experience with in-vehicle networks including CAN and LIN and vehicle network analysis/troubleshooting tools such as Vector CANoe and CANalyzer
2+ years of experience applying formal software testing and quality assurance methodologies
2+ years of experience implementing software configuration management systems and workflows, including Git, SVN, or PTC Integrity/Windchill
Required domain experience in one or more areas such as high voltage, ADAS, chassis powertrain, or cybersecurity
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up childcare
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time