Senior HIL Core Engineer

General Motors
Milford Charter Township, MI, United States
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$184,100.0 - $230,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Adobe InDesign Systems Engineering Automation of Tests Software Debugging Embedded Software Ethernet Firmware Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation Network Architecture Network Diagnostics Signal Integrity Software Testing Automation Framework
+4 more
Virtual Local Area Networks Data Logging Hardware Testing Data Analytics

Job description

As a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer within General Motors’ AV Core Infrastructure team, you will design, build, and maintain advanced HIL systems that accelerate validation of embedded controllers and perception systems across next-generation vehicles. You’ll bridge mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable test infrastructure enabling data-driven development of automated driving features.

You will collaborate with systems engineers, embedded software developers, integration labs, and operations teams to ensure our HIL platforms remain at the forefront of validation capability-powering the test flywheel that drives GM’s future of safe, autonomous mobility., * Design, build, and sustainmodular HIL systems for ECU and subsystem validation across multiple vehicle platforms.

  • Developscalable rack-based test solutionsintegrating power distribution, network infrastructure, and environmental management for high-availabilityoperations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionallywith Systems, Firmware, and Validation Engineering to define I/O mappings, harnessing, and test configurations.
  • Deploy automation and monitoring systemsfor bench health, including power cycling, network diagnostics, and logging infrastructure.
  • Drive lab capacity expansion projects, including facility layout, power/network planning, and thermal management.
  • Continuouslyinnovateto improve efficiency, reusability, and modularity across the HIL fleet; contribute to design libraries and shared tools.
  • Completebenchbring up, parts ordering, and integration of components ranging from boards tosensors.
  • Support flashing and configuration changes and develop preventative maintenanceprocessesto ensure bench fleet health.
  • Be hands on the ground for rapid responses to benchrelatedissues.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering-or equivalent hands-on experience in HIL, lab automation, or robotics integration.
  • 4+ years of experience in design, integration, and maintenance of hardware validation systems or HIL infrastructure.
  • Familiarity withECU harnessing, power systems, and signal integrity best practices.
  • Competence withLinux CLI, networking (Ethernet, switches, VLANs), and power distribution.
  • Proven record ofcross-functional collaboration, vendor management, and hands-on debugging of complex electromechanical systems., * Experience building ormaintaininglarge-scale HIL or test automation systems supporting multiple ECUs or vehicle domains.
  • Familiarity withPython,CAN/LIN tools (Vector,Kvaser, etc.), and test automation frameworks.
  • Experience withthermal and EMI management, system grounding, and rack-level cable routing.
  • Knowledge of lab operations, EHS compliance, and facility management.

Benefits & conditions

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

  • The salary range for this role is $184,100 to $230,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Benefits:

  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

About the company

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

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