Simulation Integration Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Sensor / Actuator Virtualization Model Engineer to develop, validate, and maintain virtual sensor and actuator models for automotive vehicle and propulsion systems. The ideal candidate should have experience with MATLAB/Simulink, hardware-in-the-loop (HiL), software-in-the-loop (SiL), co-simulation, and automotive communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and control diagnostics for sensors and actuators.

• Develop sensor and actuator plant model architectures using MATLAB/Simulink or other virtualization tools.

• Define interface standards for ViL, HiL, SiL, and co-simulation environments.

• Develop and execute test cases based on customer feedback and model requirements.

• Lead device data acquisition and characterization to evaluate performance and diagnostic responses.

• Manage model enhancements, releases, release notes, test cases, and technical support.

• Define virtualization requirements for modeling, suppliers, hardware, and controls teams.

• Coordinate with suppliers, hardware, controls, and diagnostics teams to align technical requirements.

• Balance short-term and long-term model fidelity requirements using internal and supplier-based solutions.

• Coordinate virtualization requirements across vehicle and propulsion domains.

• Analyze vehicle calibration variations and incorporate them into robust model designs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

• 2+ years of relevant experience.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.

• Understanding of sensor and actuator connections to controllers and interface requirements, including ICD, CTS, and CTR.

• Familiarity with DOORS for requirements and interface management.

• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink and the ability to modify simulation models.

• Experience integrating S-functions or FMUs into simulation environments.

• Understanding of communication protocols such as LIN, ISO SPI, CAN, and Ethernet.

• Experience with virtualization in GMSIM or dSPACE environments.

• Familiarity with AEMSIM, Simscape, Simulink, GT-Power, or SABER.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of vehicle propulsion systems.

• Understanding of analog inputs, H-bridge drivers, and high-side PWM frequency.

• Knowledge of controller HWIO and communication protocols such as LIN, CAN, and SENT.

• Understanding of ECU, HWIO, sensor, and actuator subsystem functionality.

• Ability to interpret software source code and simulation model behavior.

• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git, SVN, and TFS.

• Familiarity with simulation data management systems such as Teamcenter and RTC.

• Knowledge of GCC, GDB, Eclipse, and ETAS INCA.

Key Skills: MATLAB, Simulink, Sensor and Actuator Modeling, Plant Modeling, dSPACE, GMSIM, HiL, SiL, Co-Simulation, S-Functions, FMU, DOORS, CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Electrical Schematics, ECU, Hardware I/O, and Automotive Systems.