Controls Engineer

Job Title

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and modify Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test benches using dSPACE PHS, MRET, and MRET Scalexio platforms
• Develop and enhance Simulink models to simulate sensor inputs such as voltage, PWM, discrete, and network-based signals for system-level testing
• Integrate dSPACE hardware, including signal simulation, I/O configuration, and harness design, to support realistic test environments
• Create and maintain dSPACE Control Desk GUIs to support test execution, diagnostics, and debugging
• Perform system-level integration testing, analyzing interactions between software, hardware, controls, and network communications
• Utilize Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, or equivalent) to monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot datalink communications
• Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues by correlating electrical signals, software behavior, and network traffic
• Develop and execute automation solutions using Python, C, or C++ to improve test efficiency and coverage
• Collaborate closely with controls, software, systems, and validation teams to develop clear test plans and detailed test cases
• Operate independently, quickly ramping up on new systems and contributing effectively with minimal oversight

Must-Have Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with dSPACE HiL systems (PHS, MRET, MRET Scalexio) (Bonus: Opal-RT experience)
• Proven ability to create and modify Simulink models for HiL-based sensor and signal simulation
• Experience designing, building, and debugging HiL test benches, including hardware integration and harness design
• Solid working knowledge of J1939 datalink protocols and embedded network communications (Bonus: Ethernet experience)
• Proficiency with Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer) or comparable network analysis tools
• Strong automation or programming skills using Python, C, or C++
• Systems-level mindset with the ability to reason about complex interactions across multiple functional domains
• Demonstrated experience diagnosing complex electrical, network, and system-level issues
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating across cross-functional engineering teams
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to quickly ramp up and deliver value

Nice-to-Have / Bonus Skills

• Experience with Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) testing (e.g., Google Test, PyTest)
• Familiarity with CI/CD or Continuous Testing (CT) tools and processes
• Experience leveraging Git Hub Copilot or other AI-assisted engineering tools