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Wing

Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$190K - $202K/yr

Wing is looking for a Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation Engineer to join our Simulation team. This role is hybrid based in Palo Alto, CA. Simulation is a core technology for Wing. We provide essential ...

Qualcomm

Photonic Engineer, Senior

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$121K - $167K/yr

Work with testing engineers on post-fabrication device characterization in the lab to validate designs and close the loop between simulation and hardware. Required for This Role * Bachelor's degree ...

Nutanix

Photonic Engineer, Senior

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$121K - $167K/yr

Work with testing engineers on post-fabrication device characterization in the lab to validate designs and close the loop between simulation and hardware.Required for This Role: - Bachelor's degree ...

Gritt

Hardware Test Engineer

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

Hardware Test Engineer Location: SF Bay Area (in-person) About the role We are looking for a ... Investigate field incidents and feed structured findings back into the loop so the same issue never ...

Qualcomm

Photonic Engineer, Senior

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

Work with testing engineers on post-fabrication device characterization in the lab to validate designs and close the loop between simulation and hardware. Required for This Role: - Bachelor's degree ...

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How much do hardware loop engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for hardware loop engineer in the United States is $146,230.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Hardware Loop Engineer?

A Hardware Loop Engineer is a professional who designs, develops, and tests hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems. These systems are used to simulate real-world environments for testing embedded hardware and software, especially in industries like automotive, aerospace, and robotics. The role involves integrating hardware components with simulation software to verify system functionality and performance before deploying physical prototypes. Hardware Loop Engineers work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that products meet safety, reliability, and performance standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Hardware Loop Engineer?

To thrive as a Hardware Loop Engineer, you need a strong background in electronics engineering, embedded systems, and control systems, often supported by a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation platforms such as dSPACE or NI, as well as proficiency in programming languages like C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink, is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help engineers collaborate effectively and diagnose complex system interactions. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring robust and accurate testing of hardware components in real-time environments, which is critical for product reliability and safety.

What are the typical collaboration points between a Hardware Loop Engineer and software development teams?

Hardware Loop Engineers frequently work alongside software development teams to ensure that hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems accurately simulate real-world hardware for software validation. This collaboration involves aligning on test requirements, integrating software models with physical or simulated hardware, and troubleshooting issues that arise during co-simulation. Effective communication is key, as both hardware and software teams must coordinate their efforts to identify bugs, optimize system performance, and meet project deadlines. These joint efforts help ensure that the final product meets quality and safety standards before deployment.

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Infographic showing various Hardware Loop Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,230 per year, or $70.3 per hour.

Senior Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation Engineer, Technical Lead

Palo Alto, CA • Hybrid

Wing
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$129K - $173K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

About the Role:

Wing is looking for a Senior Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation Engineer, Technical Lead to join our Simulation team. This role is hybrid based in Palo Alto, CA. 

Simulation is a core technology for Wing. We provide essential tools for R&D and are critical to ensuring the reliability of our fleet of autonomous aircraft. The simulation team's work spans vehicle physics and sensor modeling, large-scale simulation frameworks, test infrastructure for backend verification and integrated avionics and system testing. As our fleet and deliveries continue to grow quickly, we are establishing a dedicated team to own the next generation of our software-on-hardware testing infrastructure.

The Senior Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation Engineer, Technical Lead is a foundational role for someone who thrives on both technical execution and strategic growth. You'll be the owner of Wing's HIL platforms driving their evolution to meet future scale.  A key part of your role will be to define and execute on the HIL technical roadmap, transitioning HIL to a scalable, modular infrastructure approach, with test fixtures which can be easily deployed, debugged and serviced.

What You'll Do: 

  • Partner with engineering leadership to define the roadmap for scaled HIL testing, take the initiative to grow a team of engineers, establishing the hiring bar, technical vision, and best practices.
  • Design, develop and maintain Wing's HIL infrastructure for hardware and software integration and validation, with a focus on the embedded and perception systems and their integration with hardware. 
  • Work as the bridge between Embedded Software, Perception, Systems Engineering, and GNC teams to anticipate future vehicle features and build corresponding HIL testing capabilities.
  • Design modular test fixtures with a focus on ease of replication, and swappable components enabling large-scale, highly-available, automated hardware regression pipelines.
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers, guiding them in embedded systems development and HIL simulation best practices, and directing lab technicians responsible for physical execution, wiring, assembly and server setup.

What You'll Need: 

  • 8+ years of experience working with  autonomous systems; including 4+ years focused on building and scaling HIL test environments.
  • Proven experience designing hardware test systems, including continuous perception testing.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects of significant scope and complexity, driving initiatives from concept to successful implementation.
  • Proficient programming with C/C++ and Python
  • Linux on advanced user level
  • Hands-on experience with embedded operating systems and their integration within HIL setups.
  • In-depth knowledge of hardware communication protocols and experience interfacing with sensors, actuators, and other hardware components.
  • Familiarity in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with software quality assurance, in particular verification and validation testing.

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