V.I.E. HiL Testing engineer M/W
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ALTEN
Troy, MI, US
Summary
The engineer will configure, maintain, and support HIL test environments while ensuring test benches are updated with the latest hardware and software. They will also perform ECU flashing, verify network communications, and conduct root cause analysis for validation failures.
Job Description
Description de l'entreprise
Leader in Engineering and IT Services, ALTEN brings together nearly 60,000 employees, 88% of whom are engineers. Present in over 30 countries, the Group supports its clients’ development strategies in engineering, innovation, R&D, and technological information systems.
Why choose ALTEN?
- The opportunity to contribute to the greatest technological challenges.
- Close support within a collaborative work environment.
- A true career accelerator in France and internationally.
Description du poste
HIL & Test Property Management
• Configure, maintain, and support HIL, VHIL, and Plywood Buck test environments.
• Prepare test properties for validation loops and project milestones.
• Ensure test benches are updated with the latest hardware and software releases.
• Maintain ECU inventory, software versions, and configuration records.
• Verify readiness of test properties before validation execution.
• Coordinate bench setup and commissioning activities with validation teams.
Software & Hardware Updates
• Perform ECU flashing and software updates using approved engineering tools.
• Verify software compatibility and system integrity after updates.
• Support configuration management and change implementation activities.
• Maintain software release tracking and update documentation.
Validation Support
• Support execution of electrical and network validation activities.
• Assist engineers in bench-level debugging and troubleshooting.
• Verify CAN, LIN, CAN-FD, and/or Ethernet network communications.
• Collect and analyze diagnostic logs from validation activities.
• Support ignition-off draw (IOD), system functionality, and regulatory testing activities.
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
• Investigate HIL bench issues and identify hardware, software, or configuration problems.
• Analyze CANoe/CANalyzer traces and diagnostic logs.
• Support root cause analysis activities for validation failures.
• Work with design, validation, software, and supplier teams to resolve issues.
• Document findings and corrective actions.
Onsite position: Troy, MI – USA (ALTEN Office) or CTC Auburn Hills
Qualifications
- Eligible for a V.I.E. contract
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- Knowledge of System Requirements Analysis (e.g., DOORS) and CAN/LIN/Ethernet
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills
- Professional presentation and interpersonal skills
- Autonomous with strong problem-solving abilities
- Fluent English (minimum B2, written and spoken)
- Previous internship or working student experience in a relevant field
Plus:
- OEM experience, ASIL
- ASPICE
Informations complémentaires
ALTEN’s Commitments
Our sustainability and social responsibility approach is built on three fundamental pillars:
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Our People
- A diverse workforce with over 100 nationalities
- An inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute
- Support for skill development and professional growth
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The Environment
- Reducing our ecological footprint and promoting sustainable growth
- Goal: Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, guiding our operations and strategic initiatives
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Sustainable Innovation
- 31% of our internal R&D dedicated to responsible innovation
- Transforming environmental challenges into value-creating solutions that drive progress
𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
ALTEN is committed to meeting the expectations of its stakeholders and anticipating their requirements in the fields of innovation, R&D, and technological information systems.
Founded in 1988 and present in 30+ countries, the Group has established itself as the global leader in Engineering and IT Services. ALTEN operates with major players in the Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Naval & Security, Automotive, Rail & Mobility, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences – Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail & Services, Public Services & Government sectors.
OUR VISION: BUILDING TOMORROW’S WORLD TODAY
We are convinced that engineers are the architects who build tomorrow’s world today. As a global leader in Engineering and IT Services, we support businesses in their technological and sustainable transformation. We commit to making a positive impact over time and on people, pushing the boundaries of innovation, and always staying one step ahead. We are driven by one ambition: to think about the future in the present.
A LEADING GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNER
ALTEN is involved in all projects with a technological dimension for the Technical, Research & Development Divisions and IT Systems Divisions of major corporate, telecoms and service clients, requiring the involvement of high-level Consultant-Engineers. To achieve this, the Group has put in place a world-renowned technical organization of excellence.
🔹 12 Industries covered
🔹 21 Delivery Centers
🔹 6,500+ Clients
FULL COVERAGE OF TECHNOLOGIES
The Group covers a wide range of expertise in Engineering and IT Services in order to meet our clients’ needs.
We bring together and coordinate at the transnational level, specialists and consultants, experts in their profession who support our clients in their issues of digital transformation, innovation, product development, supply chain, etc.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Engineering Services
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Boulogne-Billancourt Cedex, Ile-de-France
𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
ALTEN is committed to meeting the expectations of its stakeholders and anticipating their requirements in the fields of innovation, R&D, and technological information systems.
Founded in 1988 and present in 30+ countries, the Group has established itself as the global leader in Engineering and IT Services. ALTEN operates with major players in the Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Naval & Security, Automotive, Rail & Mobility, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences – Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail & Services, Public Services & Government sectors.
OUR VISION: BUILDING TOMORROW’S WORLD TODAY
We are convinced that engineers are the architects who build tomorrow’s world today. As a global leader in Engineering and IT Services, we support businesses in their technological and sustainable transformation. We commit to making a positive impact over time and on people, pushing the boundaries of innovation, and always staying one step ahead. We are driven by one ambition: to think about the future in the present.
A LEADING GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNER
ALTEN is involved in all projects with a technological dimension for the Technical, Research & Development Divisions and IT Systems Divisions of major corporate, telecoms and service clients, requiring the involvement of high-level Consultant-Engineers. To achieve this, the Group has put in place a world-renowned technical organization of excellence.
🔹 12 Industries covered
🔹 21 Delivery Centers
🔹 6,500+ Clients
FULL COVERAGE OF TECHNOLOGIES
The Group covers a wide range of expertise in Engineering and IT Services in order to meet our clients’ needs.
We bring together and coordinate at the transnational level, specialists and consultants, experts in their profession who support our clients in their issues of digital transformation, innovation, product development, supply chain, etc.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Engineering Services
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Boulogne-Billancourt Cedex, Ile-de-France