Job Title: HIL Test Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on HIL Engineer with five years of experience and strong programming expertise in Python and C to join an autonomous vehicle development team. This role bridges the gap between hardware and software, requiring close collaboration with both technicians and senior software engineers. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in automotive systems, hardware development, and real-time simulation environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test systems for autonomous vehicle platforms.
• Create, design, write, and maintain test scripts and automation tools using Python and C .
• Integrate vehicle ECUs, sensors, and actuators into HIL systems.
• Collaborate with technicians to set up and troubleshoot hardware configurations.
• Work closely with software engineers to validate embedded systems and control algorithms.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed feedback to development teams.
• Maintain documentation for test setups, procedures, and processes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in HIL testing, automotive hardware development, and embedded systems.
• Proficiency in Python and C for test automation and system integration.
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Hands-on experience with automotive hardware – able to plug in, wire, and configure systems.
• Familiarity with tools such as dSPACE, NI VeriStand, Vector CANoe, or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in autonomous vehicle systems or ADAS.
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with safety standards.

Work Environment

The position is based in Ann Arbor, MI, requiring the candidate to be on-site five days a week. The work environment involves collaboration with a dynamic team, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and equipment in the field of autonomous vehicle development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ann Arbor,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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Salary : $40 - $55