Ford Motor Company · 15 hours ago
HIL Systems Development Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, committed to innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a highly skilled HIL Tools Automation Engineer to develop automation frameworks and optimize hardware-in-the-loop environments using Python and MATLAB scripts.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Automation Framework Development: Design and maintain Python-based libraries and scripts to automate the creation of dSPACE project structures, I/O mapping, and hardware configurations
Model Generation: Develop MATLAB/Simulink scripts to programmatically modify, parameterize, and build simulation models for deployment to dSPACE SCALEXIO platforms
API Integration: Utilize dSPACE APIs (such as the ConfigurationDesk API, ControlDesk Automation API, and XIL API) to bridge the gap between requirements, model files, and the physical HIL hardware
Toolchain Optimization: Streamline the build pipeline to reduce the time from "Simulink Model" to "HIL-Ready Binary," ensuring consistent and repeatable builds
Troubleshooting: Debug complex issues occurring at the interface of the automation scripts, the dSPACE software stack, and the real-time hardware
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
3+ years of experience in HIL development, specifically focused on tools and automation rather than manual test execution
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
A 'software-first' approach to hardware problems. You should be passionate about eliminating repetitive tasks through elegant code
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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