Soft and Virtual ECU Engineer

Stellenbeschreibung:

We are looking for a Soft and Virtual ECU Engineer to join a team working on next-generation virtual test platforms for vehicle controller development for a major OEM. This role focuses on xIL platform development, virtual ECU generation, integration, and simulation-based validation across multiple vehicle domains. The position sits at the intersection of virtual development, software testing, automation, and embedded system integration, supporting early verification activities from design phase through to validation.

Working model: Hybrid
Employment type: Full-time, Contract or Freelance

Responsibilities

Develop virtual test platforms (xIL) for next-generation vehicle controller testing
Support the generation of soft and virtual ECUs across different abstraction levels
Work on toolchains, methodology, integration, and both open-loop and closed-loop testing
Deploy virtual testing approaches across domains such as ADAS/AD, Energy, E‑powertrain, Body, Cockpit, and Connected Services
Collaborate closely with software development and test engineers within agile teams from early design phase through validation
Challenge design and logical architecture with a proactive test‑first mindset
Troubleshoot, root cause, and resolve platform and system‑level issues in highly virtualized environments
Automate vECU generation processes to support end‑to‑end automation of xIL platform development and testing
Contribute to continuous design verification, continuous testing, and deployment within CI/CD workflows
Support agile methods for advanced automotive features including ADAS and EV systems

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering field
At least 2 years of experience developing virtual test platforms in automotive applications
Strong knowledge of virtual and soft ECU development
Experience with MIL, SIL, and HIL environments
Experience with virtualization, co‑simulation, and system integration toolchains such as dSPACE, ETAS, VirtualTarget, QTronic Silver, Model.CONNECT, VDK, Siemens, or similar
Good experience with model‑based development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
Good understanding of software verification and validation methods
Thorough understanding of embedded software development in C and C++, AUTOSAR software architecture, and auto‑code generation processes
Knowledge of CAN and related analysis tools
Familiarity with software version control
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve platform issues with a system‑focused mindset
Good understanding of ECU architecture and the use of software emulators and debuggers
Good understanding of ECU‑level vehicle features in at least one domain
Experience with scripting languages or test automation tools
Exposure to Python, Visual Basic, or VBnet is a plus