HIL Engineer

NMK Global Inc. is a global IT Services & Solutions company specializing in IT Staffing, Technology Consulting, Workforce Solutions, and Application Development Services. We help organizations build high-performing technology teams by connecting them with exceptional talent across a wide range of industries. Our expertise, industry knowledge, and consultative approach enable clients to achieve successful business outcomes while helping professionals advance their careers. 

Position Title :- HIL Engineer

Location:-Palo Alto, CA – 5 days onsite

 Job Description:-

• Leading automotive engineering organization is expanding its Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation capability and is actively seeking experienced HIL Engineers to support the buildout of multiple new systems.
• This role requires hands-on ownership of HIL environments, from initial setup through system integration and validation. The ideal candidate brings deep, practical experience and can immediately contribute in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.
• This is not an entry-level or general test role—we are specifically looking for engineers who have built or stood up HIL systems from the ground up.

 Key Responsibilities:-

• Design, build, and deploy HIL systems from scratch
• Translate system requirements into test plans and validation strategies

Perform electrical integration, including:

• Wiring schematics
• ECU I/O mapping

• Configure and integrate vehicle communication interfaces:
• CAN, LIN, Ethernet
• Develop and maintain MATLAB / Simulink models
• Execute test development, automation, and debugging
• Support system-level validation and issue triage
• Collaborate across systems, controls, and hardware teams

 Required Qualifications (Must Have)

• 4–5 years of HIL engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience building or standing up a HIL system from scratch

Strong hands-on experience with:

• dSPACE (required)
• Experience working in system-level validation environments

Core Tools

• dSPACE (required)
• Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer – preferred)
• Modeling
• MATLAB / Simulink
• Interfaces
• CAN
• LIN
• Ethernet

Preferred Experience Areas

• Low Voltage Systems (high priority)
• Body control
• Power distribution (e.g., electronic fuses)
• Vehicle Motion Controls / Dynamics
• Thermal Systems
• Zone Architecture

 Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vehicle diagnostics
• Prior role/title as a HIL Engineer
• Background in highly hands-on programs such as:
• Automotive research or prototype programs
• Competitive engineering teams (Formula SAE, etc.)

• Requirements gathering
• Test planning
• Electrical integration (wiring, I/O mapping)
• System architecture decisions
• Modeling approach (MATLAB/Simulink)
• Execution and validation strategy

Additional Details

• High urgency—candidates must be able to ramp quickly
• Opportunity to support multiple system builds with potential for ongoing work
• Exposure to next-generation vehicle architectures and validation environments

NMK Global Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.