HIL System Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect modular, configurable, and cost-effective HIL bench designs for platform integration and validation
• Consolidate system and test requirements from stakeholders to define HIL design
• Select and integrate off-the-shelf and custom components including GPIO modules, FPGA boards, and signal conditioning modules
• Collaborate with supply chain, program management, hardware, and facility teams for procurement and lab readiness
• Own the commissioning workflow for all benches and lead continuous improvement to reduce build and bring up time
• Collaborate with other HIL engineers to integrate sensor emulation, automation, and configuration management
• Lead HIL bench issue resolution and root cause analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and managing HIL systems and test benches in autonomous vehicle, robotics, or aerospace industries
• Solid understanding of system integration and ECU communication protocols
• Experience integrating components such as dSPACE, NI, or Vector modules, media converters, and DAQ hardware
• Strong background with diagnostic tools including Vector and Kvaser
• Proficiency in Linux or Unix based operating systems and command line tools
• Proven experience in system debugging and root cause analysis across hardware/software integration
• Strong systems engineering fundamentals across the full product life cycle

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous systems including robotics and/or autonomous vehicles
• Exposure to vehicle dynamics modeling or closed-loop HIL testing
• Strong programming/scripting skills in Python, C/C++, or MATLAB/Simulink
• Proficiency with agile development tools like Jira or Jama
• Familiarity with automotive standards such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO 21448 (SOTIF)
• Knowledge of automotive software architecture such as AUTOSAR

About the Company

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.