HIL Engineer (Automotive)

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your role
As a HIL Engineer, you will work at the forefront of software testing within verification and validation for leading automotive partners.

In this role you will play a key role in:

•    Design, implement, optimize, and maintain HIL test environments, including both existing systems and the development of new HIL rigs
•    Lead technical decisions, define HIL architecture, drive best practices, and contribute to test strategy development
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software components and support customer interactions, technical discussions, and requirement clarification
•    Conduct verification and validation testing, including regression testing, while ensuring performance of software and hardware systems
•    Analyze and troubleshoot complex issues, improve system reliability, and drive automation of test cases and HIL workflows

Your profile
•    Master’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanics, Software) or equivalent experience, with at least 7 years in HIL or SIL test environment development
•    Strong hands-on experience with HIL tools such as dSPACE, National Instruments, or Vector (CANoe, CANape, VTESTstudio), along with programming in Python, C++, C#, or CAPL
•    Solid knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, UDS) as well as diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and requirements handling
•    Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of design, maintenance, upgrades, commissioning, and troubleshooting of HIL systems, including CI/CD pipelines and version control
•    Experience working in vehicle environments, a valid European driving license, and good understanding of automotive safety standards (e.g. ISO 26262) is considered a plus

What we believe you will enjoy about working here
•    Innovative projects shaping the future of mobility
•    Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
•    A collaborative environment with continuous learning opportunities

Application

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About Capgemini  
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