Stellantis is seeking a HIL / xIL Development Engineer to support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, plant model development, and system integration across MIL, SIL, and HIL environments. This role plays a critical part in accelerating validation for powertrain systems including ICE, HEV, and BEV applications. The engineer will collaborate cross-functionally with software, controls, calibration, and systems engineering teams to develop, integrate, and troubleshoot simulation environments for vehicle programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and reduce plant models for HIL applications and maintain a reusable model library
- Integrate models across MIL, SIL, and HIL environments
- Configure and commission HIL simulators for vehicle-specific applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, controls, calibration, systems engineering) on requirements and integration
- Troubleshoot and resolve HIL simulation and integration issues during commissioning
- Support ECU hardware interface definition and electrical harness design
- Perform benchmarking, evaluate new HIL technologies, and improve development processes and tools
- Work with global engineering teams across NA, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regions
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive industry and Hardware in Loop/HiL
- Experience with plant and controller modeling, simulation, development and testing.
- Experience in Model Based Development on any Powertrain Application, preferred Matlab-Simulink/Stateflow/SimScape
- Knowledge and experience with Powertrain ICE, HEV and BEV systems
- Demonstrated Hardware- In-the-Loop systems experience (dSPACE, ETAS, NI HIL systems)
- Experience with C/C++ code generation
- Experience with 1-D physical modeling tools such as GT Power, AMESim and co-simulation tools
- Hands on experience with the dSpace Simulators (Scalexio), Harness design, implementation, Electrical Loads etc
- Experience with HIL electrical/ wiring harness, load box design, implementation and troubleshooting
- Experience with model-based development tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINK
- Knowledge of CAN stack, SPI, LIN and Flash bootloader integration
- Knowledge in diagnostic management: CANalyzer, CANoe
- Knowledge of Simulation Tool (e.g. CarMaker, ASM)
- Knowledge\experience with UDS, XCP protocol
- Familiarity using trace capture tools, data acquisition and analysis tools such as ETAS - INCA
- Outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Strong ability to work directly with individuals and groups
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Self-starter who can work cross-functionally with other people
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Detailed knowledge about ICE, Hybrid and BEV applications
- Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics and specific simulation software
- Good working experience with dSpace Simulators, Hardware design and implementation
- Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of management
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years automotive industry experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
- Experience with plant and controller modeling, simulation, development and testing
- Model-based development experience on powertrain applications
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow/SimScape (preferred)
- Demonstrated HIL systems experience (dSPACE, ETAS, NI HIL systems)
- Experience with C/C++ code generation
- Experience with 1-D physical modeling tools such as GT-Power, AMESim and co-simulation tools
- Hands-on experience with dSPACE Simulators (ScaleXio), harness design and electrical load implementation
- Experience with HIL electrical/wiring harness and load box design, implementation and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of CAN stack, SPI, LIN and flash bootloader integration
- Knowledge of diagnostic management tools (CANalyzer, CANoe)
- Knowledge of vehicle simulation tools (e.g., CarMaker, ASM)
- Knowledge/experience with UDS and XCP protocols
- Familiarity with trace capture, data acquisition and analysis tools such as ETAS INCA
- Outstanding interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally
- Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
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Affordable Benefits — UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
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Retirement Support — Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
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