Trident Consulting is seeking a " HIL Software Engineer ” for one of our clients in Sunrise, FL Role - Automotive HIL Software Engineer (HIL Validation) Location: Onsite. Sunrise, FL Required Experience - 3+ Yrs. of Experience Type: Contract (C2C) Job Requirements: The Hardware in the Loop (HiL) Engineer supports the product development and system integration processes by developing test procedures for automated execution, implementing tests using Hardware in the Loop equipment, documenting and reviewing execution reports, reporting incidents, and tracking software updates to fix issues. The HiL Engineer develops expertise in software test design and has advanced knowledge in vehicle functional partitioning, electrical and communication architectures, Ford's embedded software processes, and the Global Product Development System. This role requires close collaboration with feature owners, engineering, and suppliers to develop a strong understanding of the vehicle functions and implement appropriate test design strategies for early identification of defects and to provide evidence of defect elimination. Responsibilities Test plan tracked in Jira Develop Automation for all Test Cases assigned utilizing given toolchain ( Eg. ECU Test)  Develop dSPACE HIL Automation with dSPACE Tool Chain  Test progress shall be reported in assigned Jira Task/Epic each time lab vehicle is booked. Develop/Document Test cases in TestRail per assigned Jira backlog definition Execute testing and generate Test reports per Feature per Test Round per Program Report defects in Jira and notify to Program Manager for triage  Follow up on any retests associated to reported issue. Ensure traceability between Jira and Test Rail Demonstrate 100% Test Coverage for assigned Feature  TC in Production Ready Status, appropriately stored in Git. Report Automation blockers to Vehicle Line Program Manager so appropriate instrumented parts can be acquired to unblock testing. Generate and report new Test Cases to achieve 100% Test Coverage for Assigned Feature. Support all testing 100% on site. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field with emphasis on control systems Experience with data analysis, scripting and modeling & simulation of dynamic systems using dSPACE Tool Chain, Python, Matlab, Simulink or Stateflow Experience with ECU Test tool chain Experience with dSPACE tool chain Vector CANAlzyer, CANAPE, CANOE About Trident Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Some of our recent awards include: Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.