Job description

Position Duties: Develop HiL applications to support vehicle, system and sub-system testing. Manage and direct the design, evaluation, selection, and integration of HiL technologies to meet the needs of the business . Participate in HiL technical architecture and design decision making process. Upgrade and diagnose test stand infrastructure as required. Provide expert knowledge for the management and integration of critical components of HiL infrastructure. Integrate HiL control strategies into existing mechanical test systems. Interact with Ford engineers and technicians to ensure the users, test systems and infrastructures are properly supported and data integrity is maintained. Develop and implement test automation functions such as test setup, test execution, data collection and report generation and storage. Participate in the development of new equipment specifications to ensure that any new equipment meets all testing requirements. Minimum Requirements: BS in Engineering is required Previous experience working with dSPACE, Vector CANoe / CANalayzer, LabView. Knowledge of electronics and previous experience in electrical instrumentation including signal conditioning (i.e. transducers, accelerometers, etc.) is required. Excellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills; Ability to function as part of a team and work cooperatively toward team goals Knowledge in automotive technologies, the laboratory/testing environment, and test & measurement technologies. Expertise integrating HiL control systems with third party actuators, PLCs, etc. Qualified candidates will work well under pressure, demonstrate excellent problem solving and creativity, and be able to quickly evaluate new information and make appropriate decisions. Ability to develop & deliver business cases and presentations, project documentation to be delivered to upper management Preferred Qualifications: BS or Higher in ME/EE. Expertise in deploying realtime data acquisition control solutions on a broad range of industry standard platforms/operating systems, including: MS Windows, dSPACE, Vector CANoe / CANalayzer. Highly skilled and experienced in HiL programming and the integration with various test and measurement systems to achieve test system automation. Compensation Details: N/A The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 09/25/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .

Requirements

Must-haves

Develop HiL applications to support vehicle, system and sub-system testing.
Manage and direct the design, evaluation, selection, and integration of HiL technologies to meet the needs of the business .
Participate in HiL technical architecture and design decision making process.
Upgrade and diagnose test stand infrastructure as required.
Provide expert knowledge for the management and integration of critical components of HiL infrastructure.
Integrate HiL control strategies into existing mechanical test systems.
Interact with Ford engineers and technicians to ensure the users, test systems and infrastructures are properly supported and data integrity is maintained.
Develop and implement test automation functions such as test setup, test execution, data collection and report generation and storage.
Participate in the development of new equipment specifications to ensure that any new equipment meets all testing requirements.
BS in Engineering is required
Previous experience working with dSPACE, Vector CANoe / CANalayzer, LabView.
Knowledge of electronics and previous experience in electrical instrumentation including signal conditioning (i.e. transducers, accelerometers, etc.) is required.
Excellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills; Ability to function as part of a team and work cooperatively toward team goals
Knowledge in automotive technologies, the laboratory/testing environment, and test & measurement technologies.
Expertise integrating HiL control systems with third party actuators, PLCs, etc.
Qualified candidates will work well under pressure, demonstrate excellent problem solving and creativity, and be able to quickly evaluate new information and make appropriate decisions.
Ability to develop & deliver business cases and presentations, project documentation to be delivered to upper management
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Educational reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options

Nice-to-haves

BS or Higher in ME/EE.
Expertise in deploying realtime data acquisition control solutions on a broad range of industry standard platforms/operating systems, including: MS Windows, dSPACE, Vector CANoe / CANalayzer.
Highly skilled and experienced in HiL programming and the integration with various test and measurement systems to achieve test system automation.

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Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave