xIL Framework, Tools & Simulation Lead Engineer
Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><p>We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.</p> <p>As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.</p> <p>When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.</p></div><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Client is driving virtual vehicle development strategy, and we are seeking a lead engineer for xIL Framework, Tools & Simulation to provide technical leadership in building and scaling enterprise xIL capabilities.</li> <li>This role will lead the development and industrialization of xIL frameworks, toolchains, rest bus simulation solutions, and XDK, enabling automated, scalable, and high-fidelity virtual validation across global vehicle programs.</li> <li>As a technical leader, you will define architecture, guide engineering teams, and drive adoption of standardized solutions across the organization while partnering with global stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>xIL Framework Architecture & Development</li> <li>Architect and lead development of scalable xIL (SiL/HiL/ViL) frameworks</li> <li>Define modular, configurable, and reusable simulation architectures</li> <li>Ensure seamless integration across toolchains, models, and platforms</li> <li>Drive framework performance, robustness, and scalability improvements</li> <li>Toolchain & Platform Engineering</li> <li>Lead development and integration of the xIL tool ecosystem, including:</li> <li>Simulation orchestration and workflow engines</li> <li>Model and artifact lifecycle management systems</li> <li>Data pipelines and analytics frameworks</li> <li>Establish CI/CD integration strategies for simulation and testing</li> <li>Enable cloud-based and distributed simulation execution at scale</li> <li>Define best practices for automation, performance optimization, and reliability</li> <li>Restbus Simulation</li> <li>Define architecture and standards for restbus simulation environments</li> <li>Lead development of network simulation models (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, FlexRay)</li> <li>Ensure accurate representation of missing ECUs and system interactions</li> <li>Establish reusable libraries and frameworks for signal, timing, and behavior modeling</li> <li>Drive resolution of complex integration and communication issues</li> <li>Collaboration, Deployment & Adoption</li> <li>Partner with global teams including:</li> <li>Plant modeling</li> <li>vECU and software development</li> <li>Architecture and integration</li> <li>Validation and testing organizations</li> <li>Drive enterprise rollout, adoption, and training strategies</li> <li>Influence cross-functional alignment and organizational transformation toward virtual validation</li> <li>Support program execution, prioritization, and risk management</li> </ul> <p><strong