Validation Engineer (MIL/SIL/HIL validation)

Title - Validation Engineer

Location - Peoria, Illinois

Experience Level - 5 - 7 Years

Employee Type - Salaried

Primary Skill Requirement: strong experience in MIL/SIL/HIL validation, System Integration Testing, MATLAB/Simulink model testing and validation, Lauterbach TRACE32 debugging, Vector toolchain, Python-based automation, CAN/J1939 and Ethernet diagnostics, fault injection testing, and autonomous Drive-By-Wire system validation.

Job Description: Validation engineer
Responsible for verification, validation, integration, and troubleshooting of Drive-By-Wire (DBW), Autonomous Hauling, and Machine Control Systems for off-highway autonomous vehicle platforms. The role involves hands-on execution of MIL, SIL, HIL, and vehicle-level testing, test automation, fault-injection testing, diagnostics validation, and system integration of safety-critical embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities

Execute MIL, SIL, HIL, System Integration Testing (SIT), regression, and vehicle validation activities.
Validate Drive-By-Wire (DBW) and Autonomous Hauling System functionalities, including steering, braking, powertrain, chassis, hoist, truck control, and autonomy interface.
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and regression test suites.
Perform fault-injection, diagnostics, fail-safe, and communication network validation.
Analyze test results, perform root-cause analysis, and defect resolution and support defect resolution using Lauterbach TRACE32 and other embedded debugging tools.
Support HIL bench bring-up, system integration, and on-machine validation.
Generate validation reports, test evidence, and release recommendations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer, Automotive, or Mechanical Engineering.
5+ years of experience in Validation & Verification (V&V), Embedded Systems, Vehicle Controls, Drive-By-Wire, Autonomous Systems, or Off-Highway Equipment.
Strong hands-on experience in MIL, SIL, HIL, System Integration, and Vehicle Validation.
Experience with test automation, diagnostics, debugging, and embedded system troubleshooting, Lauterbach TRACE32 debugging, and MATLAB/Simulink model-based validation.


Required Technical Skills

Validation & Verification: MIL, SIL, HIL, V&V, System Integration Testing , Regression Testing, Fault Injection, Vehicle Validation, Root Cause Analysis.

Vector Toolchain: CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, vTESTstudio, CANdb++, CAPL, DBC Development

Automation & Scripting:
Python, PyTest, Robot Framework, Jenkins, Azure DevOps CI/CD.
Vehicle Networks & Diagnostics:
CAN, CAN FD, SAE J1939, UDS, Automotive Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, Wireshark.

System Integration & Debugging:
System Integration Testing, Embedded Software Debugging, Lauterbach TRACE32, Target Debugging, Memory Analysis, Execution Analysis, Software Bring-up, Root Cause Analysis.

Functional Safety & Quality: FMEA, STPA, ISO 26262, ASPICE.

Preferred Skills
MathWorks & Model-Based Development:
MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, Simulink Test, Simulink Coverage, Simulink Check, Model Advisor, Embedded Coder, MAAB Guidelines.

HIL & Real-Time Platforms:
dSPACE SCALEXIO, ConfigurationDesk, ControlDesk, AutomationDesk, ASAM XIL.
Automotive Ethernet & Integration:
Automotive Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet Diagnostics, Network Analysis, Packet Capture & Debugging (Wireshark), Ethernet-Based Autonomous System Communication.

Domain Experience:
Drive-By-Wire Systems, Autonomous Hauling Systems, Mining Equipment, Heavy Off-Highway Vehicles, Autonomous Vehicle Integration.

Ideal Candidate: A hands-on Validation Engineer with strong experience in MIL/SIL/HIL validation, System Integration Testing, MATLAB/Simulink model testing and validation, Lauterbach TRACE32 debugging, Vector toolchain, Python-based automation, CAN/J1939 and Ethernet diagnostics, fault injection testing, and autonomous Drive-By-Wire system validation.