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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HIL System Engineer - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,600.0 - $166,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Computer Engineering, DSpace, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, ISO/IEC 15504, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Information Technology, Automotive Software - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usdf63cb49b3c60dd3d9963c42e4dd3955/eaa ## About the Role 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. Even better, you may have... Functional understanding of ASPICE SW development process and ISO26262 functional safety standard. 3+ Years of experience in distributed feature testing experience ## Description We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. In this position... 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. What you'll do... Single point of contact for the test organization and the feature owner, engineering team, and supplier Manage the test project for the assigned features including integration/definition, scope/coverage, time, communications, and risk Develop/expand testing scope Support the tradeoff analysis of test requirements vs test environment capabilities to define test scope and instrumentation strategies Analyze requirements, vehicle components electrical schematics, functional specifications, and DFMEA documentation Design, maintain and execute test procedures in alignment with test design guidelines and strategy Document test environment, automation, and vehicle variant management requirements Implement and validate test environment, automation, and vehicle variant management solutions Develop test procedures to validate the test environment (intake tests) Analyze test execution results to generate reports, document incidents, and drive them to resolution Troubleshoot vehicle systems and test environment functionality to minimize false positive incident reports Implement continuous improvement strategies for test design, management, and execution processes Document bugs, Description We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer who will work as a member of a dynamic team working in a fast paced environment, solving challenging problems invol… + 19 days ago + ## Related Videos - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)