HIL Validation Engineer

Ford Motor Company

HIL Validation Engineer developing test procedures for automated execution at Ford Motor Company. Collaborating with teams to implement test design strategies for early defect identification.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,400 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Hardware in the Loop (HiL) testing and validation, with a strong background in automotive software development and quality assurance methodologies. Proficient in utilizing dSPACE and NI HiL simulators to ensure effective test design and defect elimination.

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Hardware In The Loop (HiL) TestingAutomotive Software DevelopmentSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)DSPACE Control And Automation Desk SoftwareScaled Agile Framework (SAFE)

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Hard Skills

Automated Test ProceduresSoftware Testing MethodologiesQuality Assurance MethodologiesDefect TrackingCMMIAgile ProcessADAS/DAT Feature TestingValidation SupportTest Design StrategiesIncident Reporting

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DSPACENI HiL Simulators

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveSoftware ValidationTest ExecutionDefect Elimination

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Hardware in the Loop (HiL) Engineer supports the product development and system integration processes by developing test procedures for automated execution, implementing tests using Hardware in the Loop equipment, documenting and reviewing execution reports, reporting incidents/bugs, and tracking software updates to fix issues.
This role requires close collaboration with feature owners, engineering, and suppliers to develop a strong understanding of the vehicle functions and implement appropriate test design strategies for early identification of defects and to provide evidence of defect elimination.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
5+ Years of experience in automotive software development or validations.
5+ Years of experience in software development life cycle - CMMI and agile process experience.
5+ Years of experience utilizing software testing or quality assurance methodologies
3+ Years of experience in validation support of dSPACE or NI HIL simulators
3+ Years of experience in dSPACE control and automation desk software.
3+ Years of experience in ADAS/DAT feature testing support
2+ Years of experience using Scaled Agile Framework SAFE implementing agile practices and setting up SW development workflows at an enterprise scale.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.