Stellantis

Propulsion Controls System Senior Engineer

Stellantis$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Controls Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in propulsion controls/systems engineering
  • Deep knowledge of engine, hybrid, and BEV control systems
  • Strong understanding of control algorithms and system behavior
  • Experience in requirements engineering and system architecture

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain system architecture for propulsion systems
  • Define system concepts and operational scenarios
  • Perform functional decomposition for subsystems
  • Lead the design of end-to-end propulsion controls
  • Support requirements decomposition and system modeling
  • Create physical architecture artifacts like topology and interface definitions
  • Analyze functional objectives to provide feedback to the vehicle team

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on next-generation powertrain technologies
  • Collaborative cross-functional team environment
  • Engagement in solving complex technical challenges
  • Global team interaction and influence
  • Support for continued professional development
Full Job Description
Stellantis' Vehicle and Propulsion Controls organization is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to define and deliver end-to-end propulsion system architecture, spanning Design, development, defining requirements for controls strategy, EE architecture, and physical system implementation for next-generation powertrain technologies.

The role is responsible for translating vehicle-level feature requirements into robust, scalable architecture solutions, ensuring alignment across software, hardware, controls, and physical integration domains.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, solving complex technical challenges and driving integration across global teams

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and maintain operational, functional, and constructional system architecture
  • Define system concepts, use cases, and operational scenarios
  • Perform functional decomposition and allocation to subsystems/components
  • Define end-to-end propulsion system architecture (functional + physical)
  • Lead definition of propulsion control strategies
  • Support requirements decomposition and system modeling (SysML / MBSE)
  • Define component allocation across ECU, sensors, actuators, and subsystems
  • Develop physical architecture artifacts (SEDs, topology, interface definitions, EE architecture and network topology)
  • Analyze the Functional Objectives related features to determine feasibility of design and provide feedback to Vehicle team.
  • Design and Develop the feature design and requirements for all assigned features.
  • Design and Develop the DFMEA for all features assigned to team.
  • Plan and delivery based on requests from external stakeholders.


KEY COMPETENCIES:
  • Strong systems thinking and architecture mindset
  • Deep propulsion controls expertise (algorithms, calibration interaction)
  • Ability to lead cross-functional global teams
  • Strong analytical and trade-off decision capability
  • Excellent technical communication and stakeholder management


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Controls Engineering
  • Min 5 years of experience in propulsion controls / systems engineering
  • Strong domain knowledge in:
    • Engine / Hybrid / BEV control systems
    • Control algorithms and system behavior
    • Requirements engineering and system architecture


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Controls, Systems, or Automotive Engineering
  • Experience with:
    • MATLAB/Simulink modeling and controls development
    • MBSE (SysML, Rhapsody, Cameo)
    • DOORS, ALM, PLM (ENOVIA)
  • Knowledge of:
    • CAN /LIN/Ethernet communication protocols
    • Functional safety (ISO 26262)
    • ASPICE / Stellantis SE processes

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
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