Hardware Engineer (f/m/d) - Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Systems

In this role, you will work in the area of HIL simulation for the testing of electronic control units (ECUs) in automotive, off-highway, aerospace, and other industrial applications.  You will be part of a team-oriented environment, involved in developing and applying dSPACE HIL simulation technology for the most exciting and cutting-edge control domains including e-mobility, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD).

Responsibilities

• Hardware design of dSPACE HIL simulators for customers’ ECU testing needs, including:
  • High-voltage systems for battery and hybrid electric vehicles
  • Load emulation systems for low-power auxiliary motors up to traction motors
  • Radar and camera over-the-air simulation systems for ADAS and AD applications
  • Mechanical test benches for steering systems, brake systems etc.
  • High-speed bus communication like CAN-FD and Automotive Ethernet
• Analyze customer requirements. Determine simulator design.
• Develop the necessary information required to manufacture a custom HIL simulator.
• Work closely with the Manufacturing Team and Applications Engineering Team to deliver turnkey HIL simulators that exceed customer expectations.
• Project ownership from concept to delivery.
• Support Project Managers in the concept phase of new HIL systems, as well as upgrades (in house or onsite).

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or similar degree with relevant electrical engineering experience. Knowledge in one or more of the following areas is desired:
  • Design of electrical / electronic test equipment
  • HIL system design
  • Control electronics, sensors, actuators
  • Bus systems like CAN, LIN and FlexRay
  • EPLAN electric P8 design software

What you can expect from us

• International teams in a future-proof industry.
• dSPACE onboarding to get you off to a good start.
• Targeted trainings to enhance your technical skills.
• Flexitime for balancing work and family life.