Rig Development Engineer

Ready to shape the future of HIL testing as a Rig Development Engineer?

ALTEN in Sweden is expanding our HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) rig team and looking for a skilled Rig Development Engineer to join our group of 8 engineers in a dynamic, hands-on environment. Based on-site, you’ll play a key role in building, maintaining, and developing test rigs for 6 subsystem rigs, ensuring cutting-edge test solutions for our clients in the automotive and embedded systems industries.

What do we offer?

• A challenging and varied role in a growing team of specialists
• The chance to work with state-of-the-art HIL/SIL test environments
• Continuous learning in a company that values innovation and technical excellence
• A collaborative culture where your ideas drive real impact
• Long-term career opportunities within ALTEN’s global network

About the role

As a Rig Development Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of our HIL test rigs. Your work will span the entire lifecycle—from concept and construction to commissioning and troubleshooting—ensuring robust and efficient test solutions.

You’ll collaborate closely with ECU specialists, test engineers, and system architects, using tools like Vector CANoe, CAPL scripting, and C#/Python to automate tests, simulate bus communication, and develop custom tooling. Your expertise in electronics, communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and MAZE technology will be key to optimizing rig performance.

Your main responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain HIL/SIL test rigs from concept to operation
• Develop automated test scripts using CAPL, C#, and Python
• Configure and simulate bus communication (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) with Vector CANoe
• Interpret ECU specifications and translate requirements into rig design
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, ensuring rig reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize test processes
• Document rig setups, test procedures, and maintenance protocols

Your profile

We’re looking for a proactive and structured engineer with a passion for test automation and embedded systems. You thrive in hands-on environments and enjoy solving complex technical challenges.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Proven background in HIL/SIL test environments
• Hands-on experience with test rig construction and commissioning and strong troubleshooting and fault-tracing skills
• Technical skills:
• Vector CANoe (bus communication, simulation, diagnostics)
• CAPL scripting for test automation
• C# and/or Python for tooling and scripting
• Electronics fundamentals (schematics, wiring, sensors, connectors)
• Communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)

Please note, this is a proactive job advertisement intended to connect with talented professionals and does not currently refer to a specific assignment. We review applications continuously. However, due to the summer holiday period, the processing time may be longer than usual. Applications will be reviewed towards the end of August.

About ALTEN

ALTEN is one of Europe’s largest technology and IT consulting companies with over 57,000 employees in nearly 30 countries. Our engineers carry out complex and highly technical projects throughout the value chain of the most prestigious companies in all sectors, such as Automotive, Defense, Energy & Environment, Industry, Public services & Government and Life Sciences. In Sweden, we are about 1300 committed employees with 9 offices in 9 cities - from Lund in the south to Skellefteå in the north.

For the sixth year in a row, ALTEN has been named one of Sweden's most attractive employers by Karriärföretagen, an award for employers that offer unique career and development opportunities.

Welcome to read more about us at alten.se

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