Stellantis

Senior Propulsion Controls Validation Engineer

Stellantis • $100K — $130K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects
  • Effective communication and team collaboration skills
  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal
  • Hands-on experience with HIL and vehicle platforms

Responsibilities

  • Execute Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for propulsion control system validation
  • Review and ensure propulsion system requirements align with validation test cases
  • Identify and address gaps in requirements with design teams
  • Perform troubleshooting to facilitate root-cause identification
  • Develop edge-case and failure-mode test scenarios
  • Conduct testing on electrified and ICE propulsion systems
  • Support OBD validation and diagnostic testing
  • Document and trace test results and defects for issue resolution
  • Independently manage validation timelines and deliverables
  • Provide informal mentoring and peer reviews of strategies

Benefits

  • Opportunities for technical guidance and mentoring
  • Involvement in cutting-edge vehicle and propulsion technology
  • Support a collaborative and dynamic team environment
  • Engagement with diverse engineering challenges
  • Flexibility in working on-site and remotely as needed
Full Job Description
Join a fast-paced Vehicle & Propulsion Controls team focused on delivering high-quality, reliable software for electrified and internal combustion (ICE) powertrains. This role is ideal for an experienced validation engineer who enjoys hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and working across both Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and vehicle environments.

As a Senior Propulsion Controls Validation Engineer, you will execute validation strategies, identify software issues, and support root-cause analysis to ensure robust powertrain system performance. You will also provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members while operating with a high level of independence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Execute Design Verification Plans (DVPs) across HIL and vehicle testing environments tovalidatepropulsion control systems
  • Review propulsion system requirements for clarity, completeness, and testability and ensure alignment with validation test cases
  • Identify gaps or inconsistencies in requirements and collaborate with design teams to refine and update DVPs
  • Perform issue pre-analysis and troubleshooting to accelerate root-cause identification and resolution
  • Develop and execute edge-case and failure-mode test scenarios to uncover potential system defects
  • Conduct testing on electrified and ICE propulsion system architectures using HIL rigs and test vehicles
  • Support On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) validation and diagnostic testing activities
  • Document test results, defects, and validation evidence to support issue tracking and resolution
  • Independently manage validation activities, timelines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
  • Provide informal mentoring, including peer reviews of test strategies, troubleshooting support, and best practices


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • 5 or more years of engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills, comfortable in a multi-cultural matrix organization
  • Professional communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
  • Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing)
  • Hands-on experience working on HIL and/or vehicle platforms, both on-site and remotely as needed


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with HIL and vehicle software validation testing methodologies
  • Proficiency in network protocols
  • Strong understanding of propulsion system architectures
  • Hands-on experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, and INCA tools
  • Knowledge of hazard analysis criteria and electronics
  • Experience simulating CAN messages via CAPL

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.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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