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Hourly Hil Test Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This role is for an HIL engineering. The HIL engineer will set up HIL systems, do plant modeling for the HIL and test software that is being released. Some harness development may be required.

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$130K - $190K/yr

Design and develop HIL test benches for full effector system integration, including flight ... Collaborate with software and integration/test engineers to define test plans and acceptance ...

HIL Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$130K - $190K/yr

Design and develop HIL test benches for full effector system integration, including flight ... Collaborate with software and integration/test engineers to define test plans and acceptance ...

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How much do hourly hil test engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly hil test engineer in the United States is $44.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.41 and $52.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Hil Test Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 48% Full Time, 46% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,027 per year, or $44.2 per hour.

HiL Test Engineer - Automotive

ALTEN Technology USA

Dearborn, MI

$65 - $70K/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

As a HiL Test Engineer you will be responsible for;

  • Execute HiL test cases against feature and system requirements, and analyze the results
  • Write and maintain automated test sequences and scripts using Python, CAPL, or dSPACE AutomationDesk
  • Bring ECUs up on the bench: flashing software, verifying communication, configuring restbus simulation
  • Analyze CAN, LIN, and Ethernet traces to determine whether a failure sits in the device under test, the bench, or the test script itself
  • Build and modify breakout boxes, load boxes, and test harnesses; instrument simulated sensors and actuators
  • Run bench health checks and intake tests before a campaign starts, so campaign results can be trusted
  • Write clear defect reports with reproduction steps and supporting evidence, and drive them to closure
  • Maintain traceability from requirement to test case to result
  • Support senior engineers during new bench builds, wiring, and commissioning

Qualifications;

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science
  • 0-3 years of professional experience; relevant internships or co-ops count
  • Hands-on exposure to at least one real-time or HiL platform - dSPACE, NI VeriStand, ETAS, Vector, Speedgoat, or equivalent academic lab work
  • Working knowledge of CAN and automotive network fundamentals
  • Scripting ability in Python or MATLAB
  • Comfort with lab hardware: multimeters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, and reading wiring diagrams and schematics
  • Clear written documentation habits - test evidence is only useful if someone else can follow it
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship, [now or in the future]
  • Ability to work onsite in Dearborn, MI

Salary Range: $65-$70k 

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HAWAII, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES. 

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. - OPTIONALÂ