XIL Framework and Simulation Engineer – Adv Level

• Company is driving virtual vehicle development strategy, and we are seeking a lead engineer for xIL Framework, Tools & Simulation to provide technical leadership in building and scaling enterprise xIL capabilities.

• This role will lead the development and industrialization of xIL frameworks, toolchains, rest bus simulation solutions, and XDK, enabling automated, scalable, and high-fidelity virtual validation across global vehicle programs.

• As a technical leader, you will define architecture, guide engineering teams, and drive adoption of standardized solutions across the organization while partnering with global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

XIL Framework Architecture & Development:

• Architect and lead development of scalable xIL (SiL/HiL/ViL) frameworks

• Define modular, configurable, and reusable simulation architectures

• Ensure seamless integration across toolchains, models, and platforms

• Drive framework performance, robustness, and scalability improvements

Toolchain & Platform Engineering:

Lead development and integration of the xIL tool ecosystem, including:

• Simulation orchestration and workflow engines

• Model and artifact lifecycle management systems

• Data pipelines and analytics framework

• Establish CI/CD integration strategies for simulation and testing

• Enable cloud-based and distributed simulation execution at scale

• Define best practices for automation, performance optimization, and reliability

Rest bus Simulation:

• Define architecture and standards for rest bus simulation environments

• Lead development of network simulation models (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, FlexRay)

• Ensure accurate representation of missing ECUs and system interactions

• Establish reusable libraries and frameworks for signal, timing, and behavior modeling

• Drive resolution of complex integration and communication issues

Collaboration, Deployment & Adoption:

Partner with global teams including:

• Plant modeling

• vECU and software development

• Architecture and integration

• Validation and testing organizations

• Drive enterprise rollout, adoption, and training strategies

• Influence cross-functional alignment and organizational transformation toward virtual validation

• Support program execution, prioritization, and risk management

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

• 4 years of experience in:

• xIL frameworks and virtual validation (MiL/SiL/HiL)

• Simulation toolchains and system integration

• Test automation and CI/CD environments

Strong expertise in:

• Automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN)

• Restbus simulation concepts and implementation

Experience with:

• Version control systems and branching strategies

• Complex system integration and debugging

• Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

• Experience within an Automotive OEM or Tier-1 environment

• Hands-on expertise with:

• MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development

• dSPACE, ETAS, Vector, or similar platforms

Strong knowledge of:

• AUTOSAR (Classic & Adaptive), Linux, embedded systems

Experience with:

• XDK or similar execution frameworks

• Cloud-based simulation and distributed computing

• Large-scale simulation data and model management

Domain expertise in:

• ADAS / Autonomous Driving

• Electrification / Propulsion

• Chassis / Body / Infotainment systems

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $22.19/hour - $34.67/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.

Salary : $22 - $35