HIL Engineer
First seen by Alion on Nov 8, 2026.
HIL Engineer
At Tata Technologies, we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and delivering the products of tomorrow for the world's leading manufacturers.
HIL Development & Integration
- Design, development, commissioning, and maintenance of HIL test rigs.
- Integration of ECUs, I/O systems, communication interfaces, sensors, and actuators.
- Hardware configuration and setup using platforms such as dSPACE, Vector, ETAS, NI, or Speedgoat.
- Development of real-time test environments for vehicle subsystem or complete vehicle validation.
- Strong understanding of HIL architecture, signal flow, and interface management.
HIL Modelling & Real-Time Simulation (Mandatory work experience - at Any domain)
- MATLAB/Simulink model development for vehicle, plant, environment, and control system simulations.
- Real-time model optimization and code generation for HIL deployment.
- Vehicle Dynamics modelling and understanding of longitudinal, lateral, and powertrain behavior -( Not mandatory this point)
- Model validation, calibration, and debugging in real-time environments.
- Experience with simulation tools such as ASM, CarMaker, VTD, Prescan, or similar platforms. (Any tool basic understanding)
Automotive Communication & Diagnostics (Mandatory)
- Strong expertise in CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet.
- Development and troubleshooting of communication databases and network configurations.
- Hands-on debugging using CANoe, CANalyzer, ControlDesk, INCA, or similar tools.
- Root cause analysis of ECU, network, and system-level issues.
HIL Operations & Maintenance (Mandatory)
- Daily operation and monitoring of HIL benches.
- Software flashing, configuration management, and release deployment.
- Troubleshooting hardware, software, model, and communication-related issues.
- Test environment health monitoring and issue resolution.
- Coordination with development, validation, and integration teams for system readiness.
Test Automation (Good to Have)
- Automation using Python, CAPL, AutomationDesk, Robot Framework, or similar frameworks.
- Automated regression execution and reporting.
- CI/CD integration using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or equivalent tools.
6. ADAS & Sensor Knowledge (Good to Have)
- Understanding of ADAS functions such as ACC, AEB, LKA, TSR, BSD, and Pilot Assist.
- Knowledge of Radar, Camera, LiDAR, Ultrasonic, GNSS, and IMU sensors.
- Experience with ADAS scenario generation and sensor simulation is advantageous.
7. System-Level Debugging & Technical Leadership (Highly Preferred)
- End-to-end debugging across ECU, communication network, simulation models, and HIL systems.
- Ability to define HIL architecture, improve test processes, and mentor engineering teams.
- Strong ownership mindset and capability to drive technical discussions with customers.
Profiles should demonstrate strong hands-on experience in:
- HIL Development & Integration
- HIL Modelling & Real-Time Simulation
- Vehicle Dynamics Modelling
- HIL Operations, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Automotive Communication & Diagnostics
- System-Level Debugging
Secondary Skills (Good to Have)
- ADAS Domain Knowledge
- Sensor Technologies
- Test Automation & CI/CD
Why Join Tata Technologies?
If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to help shape the future of automotive electronic systems, we would love to hear from you.
Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.
Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest; each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date, it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.