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Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Team Lead

Waabi
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Posted
26 days ago
Department
HIL (Hardware in the Loop)
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience
  • 7+ years of experience in HIL, embedded systems test, or V&V for safety-critical systems
  • Hands-on experience architecting and building custom HIL platforms and using OTS systems
  • Deep knowledge of automotive interfaces and debugging: CAN, automotive Ethernet, and related protocols
  • Strong understanding of simulation vs. stimulation approaches, plant modeling, and vehicle dynamics simulation
  • Proficiency in Python and test automation frameworks
Nice to have
  • Experience with functional safety standards (ISO 26262)
  • Experience with heterogeneous compute platforms in HIL environments
  • Experience with fault-injection hardware and bench systems design
  • Prior experience in autonomous vehicles or complex vehicle programs
What the job really is

As the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Team Lead at Waabi, you will oversee the HIL program, developing strategies and architectures for testing across various vehicle platforms. Your role involves defining HIL architectures, ensuring software maturity through testing, and integrating HIL testing into CI processes. You will also manage team growth, establish documentation and metrics, and collaborate with multiple teams to support development efforts.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation and equity awards
  • Health and wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Paid parental, medical and family care leave
  • Generous PTO Policy
  • Retirement savings plans including 401(k) or RRSP options
  • Health savings account contribution options
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage ambiguity
  • The position involves significant collaboration across different technical teams
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