HiLS Test Engineer in Bristol

System Test & Verification Engineer (Hardware-in-the-Loop)

Location: Bristol- On-site 3 Days per Week

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Bonus & Benefits (depending on experience)

Note: All applicants must be able to work in the UK without the need for VISA Sponsorship now, or in the future

Summary

On behalf of a client in Bristol, we are looking for a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) Test Engineer to support the development and validation of safety‑critical embedded systems where reliability, performance, and quality are paramount. They will take ownership of test strategy and execution for both legacy and new product developments, designing test cases, generating scenarios, and performing automated and manual testing to ensure solutions meet defined requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation (HiLS) environments to support the testing of hardware and firmware for safety‑critical systems.
• Create and execute robust test plans, procedures, and automated test cases to verify and validate product requirements.
• Integrate physical hardware with virtual models and simulation platforms to create realistic testing environments.
• Design test scenarios that replicate real‑world operating conditions and potential failure modes.
• Support product verification and validation activities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Analyse test results, investigate failures, and work closely with engineering teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Produce clear technical reports and documentation to support design reviews, regulatory compliance, and product sign‑off.
• Contribute to reliability engineering activities, including risk assessments, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure full traceability between requirements, test coverage, and validation outcomes.

Experience Required

• Proven experience working with Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation (HiLS) platforms such as Speedgoat, dSPACE, National Instruments (NI), or similar.
• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink and/or LabVIEW.
• Strong Python scripting and test automation experience.
• Good understanding of embedded systems, control systems, and system integration.
• Experience working within structured development and testing environments, ideally involving safety‑critical or high‑reliability products.
• Experience using Git or similar version control systems.

Benefits Package

• Competitive pension scheme (up to 7% employer matched)
• Discretionary annual bonus (typically around 10%)
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Private medical healthcare
• Hybrid working and flexitime
• Annual wellness checks
• Retail vouchers

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply with your latest CV.