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La Fosse

HiL Engineer

Hybrid

Gaydon, United kingdom

Freelance

26-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Test Test Automation Agile methodologies Problem-solving Agile Embedded Systems

Job Specifications

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced HIL Test Engineer to define and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop

(HIL) test cases for sub-system testing across multiple domains, including Power & Thermal,

Signal & Service Manager, Cybersecurity, Health Manager, Software Update, and others. The

role involves working with L3 S and L3 M rigs, focusing on lower-level requirements and subsystem

validation.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute HIL test cases for sub-systems such as Power & Thermal, Signal &
Service Manager, Cybersecurity, Health Manager, and Software Update.
Review and refine requirements; identify gaps and improve test definitions.
Develop additional test cases (hundreds expected) to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Execute tests for the first time and hand over for subsequent runs.
Utilize existing automation frameworks to achieve 50% automation coverage.
Work with large-scale test suites (approx. 30,000 test cases, with 12,000 automated).
Ensure compliance with rig skills and knowledge requirements for L3 S and L3 M rigs.
No feature activation; focus on lower-level requirement validation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong experience in HIL testing and sub-system validation.
Proficiency in test case definition and execution.
Familiarity with rig operations (L3 S and L3 M rigs).
Knowledge of automation frameworks and scripting for test automation.
Ability to analyze and improve requirements and write robust test cases.
Experience with large-scale test environments and managing high-volume test cases.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in automotive or embedded systems testing.
Familiarity with Signal & Service Manager, Cybersecurity, and Software Update processes.
Exposure to Agile methodologies and working in multi-squad environments.

Automation Focus

Target automation coverage: 50% using existing frameworks.
Ability to identify opportunities for automation and optimize test execution

About the Company

La Fosse is on a mission to help our customers achieve their ambitions, working by their side to create a total talent solution from the classroom to the boardroom. Our vision is simple: to lead by example to achieve a change in the standards of care within our industry. We partner with our customers to build solutions for their business and people challenges, leveraging our recruitment, academy, solutions, and executive search offerings. Our expert teams work at all levels on a permanent, contract, interim, and executive ... Know more