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Insight Global
Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer
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What they do
A Hardware Engineer designs and develops computer hardware such as circuit boards, chips, modems, and keyboards. Works with computer software engineers and developers to improve technology.
$160,540 / year median in California
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description Insight Global is seeking a Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer for a local client. This engineer will help build and support a new Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environment, focused on developing modular test benches that simulate complex hardware systems. Day to day, they will design electrical architectures, power distribution systems, signal mappings, and test interfaces, while executing bench bring-up activities including harness integration, power sequencing, and communication validation across EtherCAT, CAN, SPI, and I2C. Working closely with Electrical, Firmware, Software, and Hardware teams, they will support system integration, testing, and validation efforts. In the current phase, the role is approximately 80% development and 20% debugging, with responsibilities that include troubleshooting communication failures, electrical faults, harness issues, and hardware/software integration challenges using tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. The ideal candidate will be able to independently diagnose issues, perform root cause analysis, and help accelerate the delivery of a scalable, repeatable HIL testing platform. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements- 5+ years of experience in HIL, Electrical Test Engineer, Validation Engineering, or Systems Test Engineering
- Hardware-in-the-loop Engineering experience
- Experience developing test platforms for hardware products
- Electrical systems background:
- Power distribution
- Electronics troubleshooting
- Signal processing
- PCB/schematic review
- Python and C+
- Robotics or Autonomous Vehicle industry background
- Communication Protocols
- EtherCAT
- CAN
- SPI
- I2C
Benefits
- Dental Insurance