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HIL / Power Electronics Validation Engineer

Smartwork IT ServicesRaleigh, NC🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 9, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Raleigh, NC, United States

Posted

4 weeks ago

Simulink

Job Description

Job Title: HIL / Power Electronics Validation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop breakout/interface boards for integrating power converter controllers with HIL platforms.
Configure and establish OPAL-RT HIL test setups for UPS, DC-DC converters, AC-DC converters, inverters, and related power electronics systems.
Develop and maintain real-time HIL models for power circuits and interface circuits using MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow.
Integrate power converter control hardware with HIL environments, including:
- Signal conditioning and gain configuration
- Pin mapping and wiring validation
- Analog and digital I/O configuration
- Communication interface setup and verification
Execute validation activities according to Design Verification Test (DVT) plans.
Analyze test results and prepare validation reports and technical documentation.
Troubleshoot issues identified during HIL testing and coordinate with Control, Firmware, and System Engineering teams.
Support controller algorithm verification, fault injection testing, and system-level validation.
Perform hardware/software integration testing in real-time simulation environments.

Skills

Hands-on experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing and validation of power converters.
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow model development.
Strong knowledge of power electronics systems, including:
- Inverters
- UPS systems
- AC-DC converters
- DC-DC converters
- Power conversion control architectures
Experience with power converter control algorithms and state machine implementation.
Experience with controller-to-HIL interfacing, signal mapping, and I/O configuration.
Experience in real-time simulation and model-based design.
Ability to debug hardware-software integration issues in real-time simulation environments.
Understanding of control systems, embedded controllers, and validation methodologies.
Exposure to firmware validation and embedded system testing.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with Control, Firmware, and System Engineering teams.

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