HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) Validation & Verification Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Test & Validation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with vehicle network testing, ECU validation, and automated test bench development. You will work on cutting-edge projects involving electric and conventional vehicles, ensuring the highest standards of system performance and reliability.

At Kickmaker, we don’t just make products;

We’re a crew of 300+ engineers & experts (aka “Kickers”) obsessed with turning prototypes into reality, from robotics to medical devices to the next-gen consumer gadgets. We move fast, think big, and keep it eco-conscious. 

We work with the dreamers and the disruptors — from fresh startups to global industry leaders — and we make sure innovation stays true to its purpose and values. 

We’re growing our US Engineering team :

The role involves mechanical design, prototyping, and testing of subassemblies that integrate actuators, motors, and electronics into high-performance robotic mechanisms.

You will collaborate with electrical and software engineers to bring mechanical concepts to life,  from CAD to bench testing to working robots. 

What you’ll do 

Develop, execute, and maintain vehicle and bench testing procedures for ECUs and embedded systems.

Use Vector tools (CANape, CANoe, CANalyzer) to simulate, monitor, and validate vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet).

Perform data acquisition and analysis using National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW software.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, and vehicle integration) to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.

Utilize IPEmotion (preferred).

Prepare technical reports documenting test results, issues, and recommendations.

Support continuous improvement initiatives for test procedures, automation, and instrumentation setups.

Proven experience with Vector tools (CANape, CANoe, CANalyzer) in automotive environments.

Proficient with National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW for test automation and data acquisition.

Strong understanding of vehicle networks and embedded systems.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Experience with IPEmotion for vehicle testing.

Familiarity with ECU validation and vehicle system integration.

At Kickmaker you’ll work on 5–10 projects annually, choosing from a wide range of industries : from robotics, medical devices, fitness tech, and automotive, to micro-mobility, beauty tech, sports exoskeletons, and AI-driven hardware.

Your path evolves with your curiosity: we help you grow where your professional ambitions and personal passions meet, always connected to the latest tech breakthroughs. 

We offer a benefits package designed to support you and your family while keeping costs low. This includes health and welfare coverage, paid time off for rest and renewal, and a global profit-share scheme (paid bi-annually, based on company performance) so you share in our success. You can also join our 401(k) plan to invest in your future. 

Flexible working :We believe flexibility makes us stronger. We offer alternative schedules and the option to work remotely for part of your week — supporting both your well-being and work-life balance.