HIL System Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Support development, integration, and validation of vehicle systems and features .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,300 - $114,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, including the design, development, and maintenance of test environments and automation solutions. Proficient in system-level validation and integration within automotive domains, particularly with dSPACE tools and vehicle electrical systems.

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HIL Test DevelopmentDSPACE Simulator ConfigurationAutomated Test Case DevelopmentSystem-Level ValidationSoftware Scripting in Python and C++

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Hard Skills

HIL Test DevelopmentSystem-Level ValidationAutomated Test Case DevelopmentSoftware TestingConfiguration ManagementVehicle Electrical Systems KnowledgeTroubleshooting Complex SystemsTest Automation LibrariesIntegration of Simulation ToolsTest Plan Execution

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration Across Teams

Tools & Technologies

DSPACE ControlDeskDSPACE AutomationDeskJiraTestRail

Industry Keywords

Automotive DomainsADASHigh VoltageElectrificationPowertrainOTA SystemsEmbedded Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development, integration, and validation of vehicle systems and features
Create and maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop test environments simulating vehicle conditions
Design, develop, configure, validate, and maintain HIL test benches and supporting hardware/software solutions
Define feature boundaries, interface requirements, solution requirements, and modeling requirements
Partner with engineering teams to develop HIL strategies and build representative test benches
Create, maintain, and execute system-level test plans, test cases, automated test scripts, and test reports
Develop and manage reusable test automation libraries and packages
Expand test coverage and identify new test methods to improve feature quality and product robustness
Analyze ECUs, vehicle features, interfaces, and system behavior to identify validation needs
Configure and integrate simulation, automation, and functional tools on HIL benches
Evaluate, select, procure, and maintain validation tools, test hardware, and software
Implement new hardware solutions on dSPACE HIL simulators
Support configuration-management architecture and tools for test assets, bench configurations, and project data
Document and review automation-solution requirements and test results
Track work, test status, issues, and deliverables using Jira and TestRail
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including Scrum activities
Collaborate with feature owners, systems engineering, D&R, software, validation, and program teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
2+ years of experience in one or more automotive domains, including ADAS, High Voltage/Electrification, Powertrain, or OTA systems
2+ years of system-level validation, integration, software testing, or quality-assurance experience
2+ years of hands-on experience commissioning, configuring, supporting, or validating dSPACE HIL simulators
2+ years of experience using dSPACE ControlDesk, AutomationDesk, or comparable HIL control and automation tools
Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining automated test cases, test scripts, and/or automation libraries
Experience with software scripting or programming languages such as Python and C++
Experience with software configuration management and management of test assets or project data
Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, ECUs, electrical architectures, and embedded systems
Ability to troubleshoot complex system, interface, hardware, software, and test-environment issues
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering and program teams
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Master’s degree and additional listed experiences are preferred, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
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 vacation time
Sick/personal time
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day