Technical Specialist - HIL RIG

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for aTechnical Specialist – HIL RIG to be based at our head office in Leamington Spa.

Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing. Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality embedded systems & solutions.

Role Summary:

The Technical Specialist - HIL RIG will be responsible for Leading and delivering end-to-end Validation & Verification (V&V) with primary expertise in EV Charging Systems (On-Board Charger, DC-DC converters, BMCM) across automotive programs. They will also need to display a knowledge of Charging Systems, driving system validation, integration, and compliance with industry charging standards.

Key responsibilities:

·Design, develop, and commission Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems using dSPACE Scalexio and NI LabVIEW (PXI-based platforms).

·Define and implement V&V methodologies across HIL, MIL, SIL, and PIL environments, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 functional safety and automotive cybersecurity standards.

·Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams (15+ members) in model development, validation, and automation delivery.

··Develop model-based plant and control models using MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow for simulation and validation.

··Gather and analyze system, functional, and diagnostics requirements (UDS, SecOC, HSM, communication protocols) to design robust test environments.

·Prepare and review test documentation including DVMs, DVPs, P-Diagrams, test plans, and test cases, ensuring traceability and coverage.

·Drive test automation initiatives using Python, CAPL, AutomationDesk, LabVIEW, CANoe, and CI/CD pipelines.

·Perform ECU validation across electrification, ADAS, chassis, and diagnostic systems, with deeper focus on charging functionality, energy conversion, and power management.

·Lead HIL rig hardware setup, commissioning, and troubleshooting, including wiring, plant model integration, and system bring-up.

··Collaborate with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to resolve system integration and validation issues, ensuring quality delivery.

··Support ASAM-compliant toolchains and contribute to ASPICE-aligned development processes.

·Execute system engineering, requirement engineering, and FMEA activities to improve reliability and safety.

·Contribute to technical proposals, solution design, and cost optimization for validation systems and engineering programs.

·Provide hands-on support for embedded software development and debugging using C/C++.

·Deliver training and mentoring in V&V processes, HIL systems, model-based development, and test automation.

·Work within Agile, Waterfall, and V-model lifecycles for delivery of high-quality automotive systems.

Required skills & experience:

Strong experience working with global charging protocols and standards, including:

··CCS (Combined Charging System - CCS1/CCS2)

·CHAdeMO

·GB/T (China charging standard)

·ISO 15118 (Vehicle-to-Grid / Plug & Charge communication)

·DIN 70121 (DC charging communication protocol)

·IEC 61851 (Electric Vehicle Conductive Charging System)

·SAE J1772 (AC charging standard)

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:

·Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary

·25 Days’ Holiday

·Private Health Care

·Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles

··Group Income Protection

·Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program

·Group Life Assurance

·Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for 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.