The BMS HIL Engineer is responsible for development and implementation of BMS validation test cases that satisfy our product and component requirements from the development phases through production and service. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: develop test cases that satisfy BMS software requirements vehicle level functional and safety objectives, execution of Software test plans, provide status updates on test planning and software maturity based on validation progress and efficiency to support CDR reviews and facilitate HIL upgrades with hardware that represents the appropriate level of vehicle and battery pack maturity. Provide program deliverables on time per major development milestones.
Role Description:
Validate battery management software in electrified powertrains. Involved in validating controls strategies and embedded software products for automotive battery management systems using hardware-in-the-loop systems (HIL).
Develop and execute software test plans in compliance with project timing and budget, including cross-functional activity of developing requirements-based test procedures, HIL upgrades and plant modeling and working with third party engineering services to execute test automation.
Develop and execute the verification of battery management software at the HIL level.
Analyze the requirements and features for the system under test, including all the sensors, actuators, and its interactions with other systems.
Define the test framework that simulates and verifies the identified features and performance, both quantitatively and subjectively. Establish the test framework to execute the software unit and integration testing including the Model In the Loop (MIL), Software In the Loop (SIL) and Hardware In the Loop (HIL) testing.
Develop Software verification plan based on the system and software requirement specifications, functional safety requirements and the robustness requirements.
Develop the test procedures, test plans and execute them in the project.
Define the requirements and design the test setup for Software verification on the Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or Software Test Bench using target Hardware.
Run software verification for planned software releases.
Work with engineering services companies to automate the testing and determine the test set up needs for automation as well as their assigned test work.
Summarize results, track issues, establish timing. Determine equipment needs and allocation of equipment. Resolve issues with minimal guidance and support.
Basic Requirements:
BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or Equivalent
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Automotive controls and/or HIL/MIL testing
Understanding of energy storage systems and vehicle electrification
Good knowledge of battery management system, software and hardware design
Good Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
Demonstrated Ability to Work in a Team Environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Engineering
High Voltage Battery or High Voltage powertrain experience
Understanding of diagnostics for an electronic module
Extensive knowledge and hands on use of INCA, CDA, CAN, CANalyzer, Canoe, and other Electrical root cause tools (such as scopes, etc.).