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As a HIL Platform Scalability Engineer, you'll ensure that our HIL systems scale reliably across different benches, programs and geographic locations. You'll lead the development of monitoring ...

HIL System Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$99K - $166K/yr

The Hardware in the Loop (HiL) Engineer supports the product development and system integration processes by developing test procedures for automated execution, implementing tests using Hardware in ...

HIL System Engineer

Dearborn, MI · Hybrid

$99K - $166K/yr

The Hardware in the Loop (HiL) Engineer supports the product development and system integration processes by developing test procedures for automated execution, implementing tests using Hardware in ...

We are seeking an experienced HIL Development Engineer to join our HIL simulation team. In this role, you will proactively collaborate with controls, systems, and simulation engineers to understand ...

Infrastructure Engineer - HIL

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$108K - $142K/yr

Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Engineer focused on building and scaling HIL test infrastructure and automation platforms. This role goes beyond test execution - you will design multi-bench ...

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How much do hil engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for hil engineer in the United States is $97,063.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What engineer makes $500,000 a year?

Highly experienced engineers in specialized fields such as petroleum engineering, aerospace engineering, or certain senior software engineering roles can earn $500,000 or more annually, often including bonuses and stock options. These positions typically require advanced skills, extensive experience, and often involve leadership or executive responsibilities.

What jobs pay $2000 a day?

High-paying engineering roles such as a Hil Engineer can earn around $2,000 per day, especially with specialized skills, extensive experience, and working on large-scale projects or in high-demand industries. These positions often require advanced certifications, technical expertise, and sometimes involve project-based or consulting work that offers premium compensation.

What does a hil engineer do?

A Hil engineer specializes in designing, implementing, and maintaining hardware and software systems for high-level integration and control, often in industrial or technical environments. They work with tools like hardware schematics, programming languages, and automation systems to ensure system functionality and efficiency. Strong technical skills and certifications in relevant technologies are typically required for this role.

What is a HIL Engineer job?

A HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) Engineer is responsible for developing, testing, and validating embedded control systems using HIL simulation techniques. They design and implement test environments that simulate real-world conditions for automotive, aerospace, or industrial applications. HIL Engineers work with simulation models, hardware components, and software tools to ensure that control systems function correctly before deployment. Their role helps reduce development costs and improve system reliability by identifying issues early in the design process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Hil Engineer position, and why are they important?

To excel as a HiL Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical or mechatronics engineering, proficiency in control systems and embedded software testing, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) simulation platforms like dSPACE, NI (National Instruments), or Vector, as well as knowledge of tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills are crucial for collaborating in cross-functional teams. These abilities ensure reliable system validation, streamlined error diagnosis, and efficient interaction in fast-paced automotive or industrial development environments.

What does a typical day look like for a HiL Engineer?

As a HiL Engineer, a typical day involves developing and maintaining simulation environments, executing test plans for embedded control units, and analyzing test results to identify and troubleshoot system issues. You’ll frequently collaborate with software and hardware engineers, providing feedback and working together to resolve integration challenges. The role often includes scripting automation, updating HiL platforms, and participating in review meetings to ensure alignment with project requirements. Over time, HiL Engineers gain deeper knowledge of system architectures and testing methodologies, opening paths to lead engineer or technical specialist positions. This dynamic work environment offers opportunities to work on innovative products and expand your expertise in automotive or industrial system validation.

What engineers make $300,000 a year?

Senior engineers in fields such as software engineering, petroleum engineering, and aerospace engineering can earn $300,000 or more annually, especially with extensive experience, specialized skills, and in high-demand industries. Executive or managerial engineering roles may also reach this compensation level, often including bonuses and stock options.
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Infographic showing various Hil Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 53% Full Time, and 47% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,063 per year, or $46.7 per hour.
Senior Component HIL Simulation and Integration Engineer

Senior Component HIL Simulation and Integration Engineer

General Motors

Milford, MI • On-site

$91K - $126K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop, deploy, and maintain hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments for embedded controller and calibration testing.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify testing requirements and coordinate delivery of test solutions.

  • Create and maintain simulation models for xiL test environments, including plant, sensor, actuator, serial data communication, and controller models.


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Job description

Job Description
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum.
About General Motors
There's never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors. To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.
Why work for us
Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support employee volunteer interests and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.
The Role
General Motors is undergoing a major transformation, both in how we operate and in how we will influence the future of transportation. Our Testing Infrastructure Team (A member of the Physical and Virtual Test Platforms organization) is on the forefront of this work, emboldening our culture by seeking out determined, innovative individuals who will join our team to help move us forward and achieve our mission.
We are currently seeking experienced and motivated candidates for the role of Senior Component HIL Simulation and Integration Engineer to support our HIL Agile Release Train (HIL ART). Role is located at the Milford Proving Grounds Campus. This role is responsible for creating hardware in the loop environments to enable development, verification and validation of embedded controllers and calibrations for battery, hybrid, electrification, engine, transmission, chassis, and intelligent brake controls. As our vehicle technology changes, our testing platforms must evolve. Component based HIL environments are shifting to include multiple controllers that span multiple domains. These new benches (Multi Domain HIL benches) support core vehicle features with all necessary hardware controllers in the loop. Currently, MDB bench planning is centered around electric propulsion including HIL support for battery controllers and power inverter module controllers.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior HIL Engineer plays a critical role in the HIL ART with a focus on the development and deployment of the test environments described above. You will work with our global engineering teams to understand testing environment requirements and translate those needs into test environments that you will develop, deploy and maintain. The ART supports multiple types of testing environments (such as HIL, SIL, Virtual HIL, etc) through scrum teams focused on a specific type of control system, and each scrum team member focuses on the specific activities that best align with their experience, capabilities and personal development objectives. The Senior HIL position requires individuals with a passion applying the latest technological solutions for evaluation of software and hardware performance to a wide variety of products and user needs and delivery schedules. A balance of technical and project leadership skills and the ability to think outside the box to find simple yet exciting solutions is paramount. You will gain the required knowledge to support satisfying multiple controller needs, networking with specialists in multiple domains to gain and apply that knowledge.
Additional responsibilities include:
  • Work closely with software development, calibration and validation stakeholders to identify solutions to customer needs.
  • Engage with cross functional team members (within and outside of the immediate agile scrum team) to coordinate on-time delivery to meet requirements.
  • Create and maintain simulation models (such as Plant, sensors and actuators, serial data communication and controller models) for creating xiL Test Environments.
  • Evaluate, parametrize, and tune the test environment based on system requirements and calibrations.
  • Close partnership with test environment users to root cause and address unexpected test results and resolve issues encountered during test execution.
  • Provide technical support for test environment user activities.
  • Plan, communicate, and coordinate test environment strategy and model/hardware rollout to support applications and features requested by user community as needed.
  • Assist initiatives to benchmark and adopt next-generation simulation technology and tools.
  • Perform test environment correlation activities based on experimental data.
  • Support HIL bench and controller testing (including automated tools)
  • Create, maintain, and improve standard architectures.
  • Work closely with sources of models and equipment to make sure that common models and other simulation assets are shared between test environment domains and architectures.
  • Lead a small group of team members and work with test environment customers, technical leaders and management as necessary to support and execute program imperatives.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software or Computer preferred).
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience, with at least 3 years focused on simulation and testing of electronic control modules.
  • Experience with MATLAB and Simulink in the context of plant model development and integration and basic usage of additional tools for real-time simulation.
  • Familiarity with automotive communication technologies such as CAN, LIN, and SPI.
  • Familiarity in computer programming languages including Python, C/C++.
  • Familiarity with software version controlling tools including GIT, Bitbucket.
  • Familiarity with SAFe for implementing agile practices.
  • Familiarity with project management tools including IBM RTC, Jira.
  • Familiarity with automation tools including Jenkins.
  • Familiarity with automotive communication technologies (e.g. CAN, LIN, Ethernet and SPI).
  • Experience successfully leading large and/or difficult projects with high levels of ambiguity.
  • Knowledge of one or more vehicle motion or High Voltage Battery and controls systems (for example brake, battery charging, engine, electric motors, etc).
  • Excels in the following GM Competencies: Customer Focus; Innovation; Collaboration & Teamwork; Ability to learn and apply new skills; Communication and interpersonal skills, highly focused on meeting customer needs and communicating effectively with the customer; Solves Problems & Analyzes Issues; Drives for Results.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Master's degree in engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software or Computer preferred).
  • 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience focused on software or control system simulation and testing.
  • Knowledge and 1-5 years of experience developing microprocessor-based, real-time control algorithms and software in high level (Python, C/C++) language.
  • Familiarity with additional simulation tools (e.g. GT Suite, CarSim, Amesim, etc.).
  • Familiarity with embedded controls software and automated software build processes, including gcc compiler, gdb debugger, Eclipse, and ETAS INCA measurement and calibration tools.
  • Experience with commonly used HIL bench tools, such as ETAS INCA, Lauterbach, CAN (CANalyzer or Vehicle Spy), software code generation, Python, etc.
  • Demonstrated leadership and success in software-in-the-loop (SIL) or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) methodology development & deployment.
  • Familiarity with synchronous and asynchronous event-driven simulation methodologies (high performance co-simulation).
  • Experience successfully leading large and/or difficult projects with high levels of ambiguity.
  • Experience with development of advanced technology.
  • Experience with software integration verification and validation.
  • Experience as a Controls, Software, or Calibration Engineer.
  • Experience executing a production vehicle program, in any role.

Additional Information:
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
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All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
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General Motors is a company with global scale and capabilities, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with employees around the world. The company employs over 165,000 people, serves six continents, operates across 22 time zones, and has a diverse workforce speaking 75 languages1. GM’s vision is to drive the world forward by pioneering innovations that move and connect people to what matters. The company is working towards an all-electric future with its new Ultium Platform and is pushing transportation options beyond our wildest imaginations with autonomous vehicles. GM is also committed to becoming the most inclusive company in the world.

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Transportation equipment manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1908