**Role & seniority: ** Lead HIL/SIL Test Engineer (technical lead); Full-Time, onsite/US-based

**Location & work type: ** Mossville, IL; Full-Time

**Stack/tools: ** Python test automation; HIL frameworks; dSPACE; OPAL-RT; CAN; J1939; hardware schematics; V&V methodology

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Build/maintain automated SIL/HIL tests in Python and run HIL bench activities
Define test requirements and execution plans (SIL/HIL boundaries, priorities; functional/regression/performance; positive/negative/boundaries)
Troubleshoot failures and translate requirements into test scenarios; review results/scripts and mentor offshore/junior engineers
Must-have skills:
- 5–7 years embedded systems testing (HIL/SIL)
- Strong Python automation/scripting
- Hands-on dSPACE/OPAL-RT HIL testing experience
- Working knowledge of CAN, J1939 (and similar protocols)
- Software V&V understanding and requirement-to-test interpretation
- Ability to read hardware schematics and identify I/O/communication ports
- Clear communication and ability to lead/collaborate with offshore India team
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience in off-highway/heavy machinery, automotive, industrial controls, or embedded control systems
- Experience with additional test categories beyond listed (e.g., deeper performance instrumentation)

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Job Title: Lead HIL/SIL Test Engineer

Location: Mossville, IL

Job Type: Full-Time

Role Summary We are looking for a Lead HIL/SIL Test Engineer with experience in embedded systems testing and test automation. This is a technical lead role focused on HIL/SIL testing, Python automation, and coordination with an offshore engineering team in India. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain automated software tests using Python. Define test requirements, SIL/HIL boundaries, test priorities, and execution plans. Configure and execute HIL test frameworks and bench activities. Develop and execute HIL test scripts and analyze test results. Review test cases, test scripts, and test reports. Provide technical mentoring and guidance to junior engineers and offshore team members. Analyze software/system requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios. Support functional, performance, regression, positive/negative, and boundary-condition testing. Read hardware schematics to identify I/O and communication port connections. Troubleshoot test failures and work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues. Communicate technical information effectively with culturally diverse teams. Required Skills & Experience BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. 5–7 years of HIL/SIL or embedded systems testing experience. Strong Python test automation/scripting experience. Hands-on experience with dSPACE and OPAL-RT for HIL testing. Strong knowledge of CAN, J1939, and other communication protocols. Understanding of software verification and validation (V&V) methodologies. Experience with functional, performance, regression, positive/negative, and boundary testing. Ability to analyze and interpret system and software requirements. Ability to read hardware schematics and identify I/O and communication connections. Experience in off-highway/heavy machinery, automotive, industrial controls, or embedded control systems. Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills. Self-starter with the ability to work independently and resolve technical issues with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively lead and collaborate with offshore teams.

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