Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Engineer at American Honda Motor Co Inc

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

The HILS Application Engineer supports the design, assembly, validation, and test deployment of HILS (Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation) systems to support vehicle embedded software development.

Key Accountabilities

• Executes software validation test plans to ensure complete coverage of test requirements by a given project development milestone.
• Supports for the complete design of a HIL Simulator which includes simulator hardware selection, plant model specification and programming, I/O channel selection, and simulator/controller harness design.
• Prepares test automation scripts to meet testing requirements from the system function team.
• Accurately reports test results and conditions so that correct system judgments may be made.
• Documents test conduct and results, problems and resolutions and results of investigations in an established database.
• Supports Senior Engineers in the design, purchase, and deployment of new HILS systems from suppliers. 
• Collects, implements, and maintains prototype control software and physical system models from related function groups.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s of Science in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Software Engineering or equivalent experience
• 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of  MATLAB/Simulink graphical modelling.
• Working knowledge of embedded control (real-time), simulators and software is required.  Acceptable platforms are dSPACE, National Instruments, Vector, and/or OEM Proprietary Tools 
• A working knowledge of electrical and signal measurement tools and software is required
• Working knowledge of vehicle systems and networks is desired.
• Python, MATLAB programming skills are desired.
• Working knowledge of system modelling using CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) and analysis.
• Strong quantitative/analytical problem-solving skills are required
• Ability to work effectively with team members and with peers across the organization
• Decision-making skills, able to make sound decisions on mildly complex matters
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
• Ability to manage time effectively and productively.
• Can clarify and confirm understanding with Team Leaders and staff

Working Conditions

• Commitment to work necessary work hours to achieve all responsibilities, including overtime and operating periodically at early and late day hours
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Kneeling, bending, sitting, and, standing.
• Travel is sometimes required - ~5% (International travel may be requested)
• Office work is split between on-site and remote (Work From Home, WFH)

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:
•    Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
•    Paid Overtime
•    Regional Bonus (when applicable)
•    Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) 
•    Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
•    Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
•    401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
•    Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:
•    Advancement Opportunities
•    Career Mobility  
•    Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
•    Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:
•    Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
•    Lifestyle Account
•    Childcare Reimbursement Account
•    Elder Care Support
•    Wellbeing Program
•    Community Service and Engagement Programs
•    Product Programs
•    Free Drinks Onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.