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

Selection and interviews are running continuously.

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About Capgemini

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

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