Senior HIL Engineer
US$140,000 – US$165,000 / yr base salary
Posted 30 Jul 2026
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| Base salary | US$140,000 – US$165,000 / yr |
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Field of studyElectronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Automotive Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
POSITION: Senior HIL Engineer
LOCATION: Santa Clara, CA
RECRUITMENT RANGE: $140,000-$165,000
Live the Exceptional With Soul. This is the singular purpose of JLR.
At the core of these experiences are the products themselves. The JLR brands have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past years.
JLR is reimagining the future of modern luxury by design through our distinct British brands. Our purpose is to ‘Live the Exceptional with Soul’ by being the proud creators of modern luxury and being guided by a set of behaviors we call our Creators’ Code: Customer Love; Unity; Integrity; Growth; Impact.
At JLR, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.
Reporting to the AAD V&V XIL Development Technical Lead, the Senior XIL Development Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced X-in-the-Loop (XIL) test environments that support the validation of Assisted & Automated Driving (AAD) features. The role delivers real-time simulation solutions, hardware, and software platforms that enable virtual testing and verification while ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting continuous improvement across AAD testing capabilities.
What you will be doing:
- Designing and developing XIL (MIL, SIL, HIL) test environments and real-time simulation models to support AAD feature validation.
- Implementing and delivering scalable virtual validation solutions aligned with architectural requirements, industry standards, and business objectives.
- Collaborating with Test Platform, System Test, Modelling & Simulation, and XIL Execution teams to ensure effective integration and deployment of test environments.
- Providing technical leadership, guidance, and advanced troubleshooting support for complex XIL test environment issues.
- Managing supplier, facility, and stakeholder interactions to ensure test environments are safe, reliable, and fit for purpose.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance test efficiency, simulation capability, and product quality.
- Sharing technical updates, best practices, and innovations across the wider AAD Validation & Verification community.
What you will need:
- Degree qualification in Electronics, Software, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience developing XIL test environments (MIL, SIL, HIL, or VIL) within the automotive, aerospace, or related technology sectors.