Manager - Software Testing & HIL Validation

Job Summary

This role involves comprehensive testing and validation of electric vehicle (EV) systems, with a strong focus on Motor Control Units (MCU), power electronics software, and other EV controllers.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, test automation, and embedded systems validation, contributing to the performance, safety, and reliability of next-generation electric mobility solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. EV System & MCU Validation

• Validate functional behavior of EV systems including MCU and powertrain ECUs
• Perform motor functional testing (speed, torque, efficiency, response)
• Validate power electronics software functions and traction control systems

2. HIL Testing & Environment Development

• Develop and execute HIL test cases for MCU-based systems
• Design, develop, and maintain HIL setups using:
• Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, vTESTstudio, CANoe.DiVa)
• Vector / dSPACE / ETAS / NI / OPAL-RT platforms
• Integrate controllers into HIL systems for closed-loop simulation and validation

3. Requirement Analysis & Test Automation

• Translate system requirements into automated test cases
• Develop automation frameworks and regression test suites
• Ensure complete traceability from requirements to test execution and defect tracking

4. Test Execution & Debugging

• Perform manual and automated testing of EV software systems
• Analyse system behaviour and identify defects
• Support root cause analysis and debugging activities

5. Diagnostics & Communication Testing

• Work with communication protocols:
• CAN, CAN FD, LIN, SPI, UART
• UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services), OBD
• Validate DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) and fault-handling mechanisms
• Perform fault injection and safety validation

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain:
• Test plans and strategies
• Test cases and scripts
• Validation reports
• Issue logs and coverage analysis
• Ensure adherence to automotive standards and best practices

7. Collaboration

• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and calibration teams
• Align testing activities with product development lifecycle and release timelines

Required Skills

• Strong experience in MCU software testing and HIL validation
• Hands-on expertise with:
• Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, vTESTstudio)
• HIL platforms (Vector/ dSPACE / ETAS / NI / OPAL-RT)
• Experience in test automation using Python, CAPL, or MATLAB
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, UDS, OBD, LIN)
• Strong debugging and analytical skills

Core Domain Knowledge (Must Have)

Motor & Control Systems

• Electric motors: PMSM, BLDC, Induction motors
• Control techniques:
• FOC (Field-Oriented Control)
• PWM and sensor less control

Power Electronics

• Inverter operation, switching logic, and control strategies

Sensors & Feedback Systems

• Current sensors: Hall-effect, shunt-based
• Voltage sensing systems
• Encoder types:
• Incremental encoders
• Absolute encoders
• Resolvers
• Understanding of speed and position estimation techniques