Senior HIL Engineer

Edge Tune Power  Inc. (ETP) develops power system controls and provides real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing for data centres, microgrids, battery energy storage systems, renewable generation, and other power system applications. Our work connects electrical models with physical controllers and protection equipment to evaluate system performance before equipment is commissioned in the field.

The role
ETP is seeking a Senior HIL Engineer to lead the technical delivery of real-time simulation and controller testing projects. You will translate system requirements and control philosophies into validated models, hardware interfaces, test plans, and clear engineering conclusions. The role combines hands-on RTDS/RSCAD work with technical leadership, client communication, and mentoring of junior engineers.

Position:
Full time, primarily onsite

Experience:

5+ years of relevant experience, including substantial hands-on HIL delivery.

Reports to:

Chief Technology Officer or designated engineering lead

Key responsibilities

Lead HIL projects from technical scoping through model development, hardware integration, test execution, issue resolution, and final reporting; manage technical risks and engineering effort.

Develop, validate, and review real-time electromagnetic transient models for data centre power systems, microgrids, BESS, generators, and converter-based equipment.

Select model fidelity, aggregation, time steps, and simulator allocation to suit test objectives; document assumptions, validation evidence, and limitations.

Design and commission controller-HIL interfaces for power management systems (PMS), energy management systems (EMS), power plant controllers (PPC), generator controls, PLCs, RTACs, and protection relays.

Lead integration and troubleshooting of analog and digital I/O, communication protocols, signal scaling, timing, command sequences, and closed-loop responses.

Develop test plans, acceptance criteria, and traceability to project requirements; assess load steps and ramps, islanding, black start, resynchronisation, generator–BESS coordination, and abnormal operating conditions.

Diagnose unexpected behaviour and distinguish model, controller, protection, communication, and test setup causes; verify corrective actions through repeat testing.

Develop reusable models, automated test sequences, regression checks, and reporting methods; control model, software, firmware, and configuration versions used for each test.

Review engineering outputs, explain findings and limitations to clients and equipment suppliers, and support witnessed testing and commissioning preparation.

Mentor junior engineers and oversee technical quality and laboratory readiness. For P-HIL projects, coordinate qualified review of amplifier limits, interlocks, interface delays, stability, and safe operating procedures.

Required qualifications

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering.

At least 5 years of relevant power systems, controls, simulation, or testing experience, including substantial hands‑on responsibility for HIL projects.

Demonstrated proficiency in RTDS/RSCAD, covering model development, hardware integration, test execution, troubleshooting, and technical reporting.

Strong applied understanding of electromagnetic transient modelling, power system dynamics, control loops, and the constraints of real-time simulation.

Practical experience with several relevant application areas, such as generators, BESS, inverters, microgrids, power management, or protection.

Ability to interpret single‑line diagrams, control narratives, equipment models, interface specifications, and functional requirements; define appropriate tests and acceptance criteria.

Experience with controller interfaces and industrial communications,…