Hardware Engineer – HIL Test Objects
Join as Hardware Engineer in Gothenburg and own HIL test objects for connected vehicles – build, troubleshoot, and improve rigs that drive large-scale verification in a hands-on senior role.
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden (on-site)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 9 March 2026 – 31 December 2026 (Extension possible)
Language: English (fluent in speaking and writing – mandatory). Swedish is advantageous.
Apply Before: 4 March 2026
Role Overview
For one of our clients in Gothenburg, we are looking for a Hardware Engineer to work hands-on with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test objects within the Connected Experience (ConX) team. In this role, you will build, configure, operate, maintain, and continuously improve HIL rigs used for large-scale verification of connected, infotainment, and software-defined vehicle technologies. You will be a key link between hardware, software, and system design, ensuring test objects are reliable, up-to-date, and representative of real vehicle behavior. This position requires strong hands-on hardware skills, fault-tracing expertise, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines in a fast-paced automotive development environment.
What You’ll Do
Build, configure, and commission HIL test objects according to electrical and system design
Own day-to-day operation of HIL rigs, ensuring high availability and stable performance
Perform hardware bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting during ramp-up and changes
Investigate and fault-trace hardware issues independently and with software/system engineers
Analyze failures and fault slip-throughs to identify root causes
Propose and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Ensure HIL test objects run correct/up-to-date software, firmware, and configurations
Support software deployment, updates, and rollback in HIL environments
Contribute to design changes by feeding back learnings from HIL usage
Improve robustness, serviceability, and scalability of HIL hardware setups
Collaborate with system engineers, software developers, test engineers, and suppliers
Who You Are
Must-Have Requirements
Experience working hands-on with hardware systems (preferably in test, validation, or embedded environments)
Strong skills in fault tracing, debugging, and root-cause analysis of hardware issues
Experience with electrical systems, wiring, connectors, ECUs, or test equipment
Ability to work independently and take ownership of hardware from build to operation
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
Fluent in spoken and written English
Nice to Have
Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or similar test setups
Understanding of embedded software, firmware updates, and HW/SW integration
Experience from automotive development or complex system testing
Fluency in Swedish is considered an advantage.
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Consultant jobs
- Locations
- Sweden
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job location
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
