Aditi ConsultingRemote
Controls Engineering
United States of America
Contract
3 weeks ago
$85 - $90 USD
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
HIL system designMATLAB/SimulinkOpal-RTinverter controlembedded software testingindustrial communication protocolssensoractuator emulationversion control systemsMATLABVersion ControlCommunication
About this role
Aditi Consulting is seeking a HITL Design & Maintenance Engineer who will support the development and maintenance of real-time simulation environments for validating control software in power electronic systems. The role involves designing Hardware-In-Loop systems, testing inverter controller software, and ensuring compliance with performance standards.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and maintain HIL systems to support validation of embedded controllers
- Develop plant models using MATLAB/Simulink that accurately represent various power converter topologies
- Integrate developed models with real-time simulation platforms such as Opal-RT, Speedgoat, or dSPACE
- Ensure reliable hardware interfaces, including implementation of signal conditioning and mapping of input/output signals
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure HIL setups are aligned with control and software requirements
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to real-time execution and the fidelity of simulation models
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations and update procedures as needed
- Design and execute detailed test plans for inverter controller software, leveraging HIL platforms for thorough validation
- Analyze test results and provide support for debugging control algorithms and embedded code
- Ensure complete traceability between software requirements and HIL test coverage
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related STEM discipline
- 3-5 years of experience working on HIL system design and real-time simulation
- Strong proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for model-based development tasks
- Hands-on experience with Opal-RT or comparable real-time simulation platforms
- Solid understanding of inverter and converter control, particularly with IGBT, SCR, and SiC device technologies
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, including CAN, SPI, UART, and Ethernet
- Experience in testing embedded software within power electronics applications
- Experience working with Simulink Real-Time or RT-LAB environments
- Knowledge in sensor and actuator emulation techniques
- Background in Locomotive Drives, Locomotive electrical controls, industrial drives, automotive systems, or renewable energy domains
- Familiarity with software testing frameworks and version control systems