Test & Validation System Engineer (Automotive HIL)

About the role

ALTEN Morocco, an engineering and technology consulting firm active in the automotive, rail, R&D, IT, telecommunications and media sectors, is hiring a Test & Validation System Engineer in Rabat. The role covers designing and running HIL tests of automotive ECUs and subsystems, writing test scripts and reports, and ensuring compliance with automotive standards.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop test cases to validate automotive ECUs and subsystems on HIL platforms.
• Run validation campaigns to confirm compliance with system requirements and specifications.
• Troubleshoot and fix issues with HIL benches so testing runs smoothly.
• Update simulation models and test scenarios regularly to match changing system needs.
• Develop automated test scripts in Python, CAPL or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Integrate test cases into CI/CD pipelines and analyse test results to spot software or hardware problems.
• Produce detailed test reports covering test coverage, defect trends and validation status.
• Validate communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet) and system interactions.
• Ensure all testing complies with ISO 26262, ASPICE and OEM guidelines.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (Bac+5) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering or equivalent.
• 0 to 3 years of experience.
• Experience developing and executing validation test plans.
• Ability to analyse system behaviour and diagnose root causes of defects.
• Strong English communication skills.

Required skills

• HIL testing tools such as dSPACE, Vector CANoe, NI VeriStand or ETAS.
• Automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, UDS, FlexRay).
• Test scripting in Python, CAPL or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Familiarity with vehicle electrical and electronic systems, sensors, actuators and ECUs.