Senior HIL Core Engineer

Job Description Description:   As a   Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer   within General Motors’   A V Core Infrastructure team , you will design, build, and   maintain   advanced HIL systems that accelerate validation of embedded controllers and   perception   systems across next- generation   vehicles.   You’ll   bridge mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable test infrastructure enabling data-driven development   of automated driving features.   You will collaborate with systems engineers, embedded software developers, integration labs, and operations teams to ensure our HIL platforms   remain   at the forefront of validation capability—powering the test flywheel that drives GM’s future of safe, autonomous mobility.   Key Responsibilities   • Design, build, and sustain   modular HIL systems for ECU and subsystem validation across multiple vehicle platforms.   • De velop   scalable rack-based test solutions   integrating power distribution, network infrastructure, and environmental management for high-availability   operations .   • Collaborate cross-functionally   with Systems, Firmware, and Validation Engineering to define I/O mappings, harnessing, and test configurations.   • Deploy automation and monitoring systems   for bench health, including power cycling, network diagnostics, and logging infrastructure.   • Drive lab capacity expansion projects , including facility layout, power/network planning, and thermal management.   • Continuously   innovate   to improve efficiency, reusability, and modularity across the HIL fleet; contribute to design libraries and shared tools.   • Complete   bench   bring up, parts ordering, and integration of components ranging from boards to   sensors .     • Support flashing and configuration changes and develop preventative maintenance   processes   to ensure bench fleet health.     • Be hands on the ground for rapid responses to bench   related   issues.     Required Qualifications   • Bachelor's degree in mechanical , Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering—or equivalent hands-on experience in HIL, lab automation, or robotics integration.   • 4 + years of experience in design, integration, and maintenance of hardware validation systems or HIL infrastructure.   • Familiarity with   ECU harnessing, power systems, and signal integrity best practices .   • Competence with   Linux CLI, networking (Ethernet, switches, VLANs), and power distribution .   • Proven record of   cross-functional collaboration , vendor management, and hands-on debugging of complex electromechanical systems.     Preferred Qualifications   • Experience building or   maintaining   large-scale HIL or test automation systems supporting multiple ECUs or vehicle domains.   • Familiarity with   Python ,   CAN/LIN tools (Vector,   Kvaser , etc.) , and test automation frameworks.   • Experience with   thermal and EMI management , system grounding, and rack-level cable routing.   • Knowledge of lab operations, EHS compliance, and facility management.   Compensation:  The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.    • The salary range for this role is $184,100 to $230,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.   • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit op