Job Description – HiL Test Engineer (Autonomy / ADAS)
Customer: Caterpillar – Autonomy Division
Location: Peoria, IL (Onsite)
Openings: 2–3
Experience: 4–5 Years
Role Summary
Seeking experienced HiL Test Engineers to support Caterpillar’s autonomous mining equipment validation using dSPACE SCALEXIO. The role focuses on autonomy/ADAS system testing, simulation-based validation, and early identification of software and system defects.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute HiL testing and validation for autonomous and ADAS systems.
- Develop, execute, and automate HiL test cases using dSPACE SCALEXIO.
- Integrate and configure HiL test environments for system-level validation.
- Troubleshoot test failures, analyze results, and identify software/system defects.
- Support simulation-based validation to reduce dependency on physical machine testing.
- Collaborate with development and validation teams to improve test coverage.
Required Skills
- Hands-on experience with dSPACE SCALEXIO HiL platforms.
- Experience in ADAS, autonomous systems, or automotive systems validation.
- HiL test execution, test automation, integration, and troubleshooting.
- Understanding of ECU communication, CAN/J1939, and simulation environments.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with autonomous vehicle or mining equipment validation.
- Exposure to MATLAB/Simulink, ControlDesk, AutomationDesk, or similar tools.