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