Stellantis

XIL Framework Delivery Lead

Stellantis • $100K — $130K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field
  • 5+ years experience in automotive software, testing, or validation environments
  • 3+ years managing SiL/HiL platforms, toolchains, or infrastructure
  • Proficient with dSPACE, Vector, NI, ETAS along with MATLAB/Simulink
  • Understanding of AUTOSAR (Classic or Adaptive) and functional safety standards (ISO 26262)

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery and lifecycle management of L3, L3+, and HiL platforms
  • Ensure seamless integration of software and infrastructure across xIL levels
  • Define and manage environment baselines and configuration standards
  • Drive platform performance, stability, and scalability
  • Act as a customer-facing delivery leader for internal teams across SWE and PRS

Benefits

  • Work with cutting-edge integrated L3 and HiL platforms
  • Opportunity for direct impact on platform usability and efficiency
  • Participation in platform strategy and roadmap development
  • Access to global collaborative projects within cross-functional teams
  • Development of commercial acumen through financial and resource management exposure
Full Job Description
The xIL Delivery Lead is a key member of the Software Engineering XIL Operational Management Team and plays a critical role in delivering and operating integrated L3 (SiL), L3+ (virtual system), and HiL platforms. This role focuses on platform ownership, deployment, and operations, enabling validation and development teams through robust, standardized xIL environments across all domains and vehicle programs.

Core Responsibilities:

xIL Platform Delivery & Deployment

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery, integration, and lifecycle management of:
    • L3 (SiL) environments for software development & integration
    • L3+ virtual platforms for system-level integration & validation
    • HiL systems for real-time embedded software deployment
  • Ensure seamless integration of software, models, toolchains, and infrastructure across all xIL levels.
  • Define and manage environment baselines, release processes, and configuration standards.
  • Deliver fully integrated xIL systems aligned with vehicle program milestones.

xIL Framework & Toolchain Management

  • Lead the management, configuration, and integration of xIL toolchains, including:
    • dSPACE, Vector VT Systems, NI, ETAS
    • MATLAB/Simulink, Modelica-based tools
    • CI/CD ecosystems (TeamCity, Git-based systems)
  • Ensure platforms are:
    • Scalable, stable, and high-performing
    • Properly versioned and release-aligned
  • Drive standardization and reuse of frameworks and tool configurations.

Operational Management

  • Contribute as a core member of the xIL Operational Management team, supporting:
    • Platform strategy and roadmap definition
    • Cross-program prioritization and capacity planning
    • Governance and operational decision-making
  • Align xIL platform delivery with Stellantis V-cycle and software release milestones.
  • Support transformation toward virtual-first validation (L3/L3+).

Customer Support & xIL Adoption

  • Act as a customer-facing delivery leader, enabling internal teams across SWE, PRS, and VE.
  • Drive adoption of xIL platforms by:
    • Supporting onboarding and environment setup
    • Providing usage guidance and best practices
    • Assisting teams transitioning to L3/L3+ environments
  • Identify and address barriers in:
    • Tool usability
    • Environment accessibility
    • Process gaps
  • Gather feedback and continuously enhance platform usability and efficiency.

Infrastructure, Performance & Operations

  • Monitor and ensure:
    • High availability and uptime of xIL platforms
    • Performance and scalability of simulation environments and HiL benches
  • Establish and track:
    • KPIs and dashboards (uptime, utilization, deployment lead time, issue resolution)
  • Drive improvements in:
    • Deployment automation
    • Infrastructure efficiency
    • Platform reliability

Financial & Resource Management

  • Own xIL CAPEX, budget planning, and cost optimization:
    • Hardware (HiL benches, compute resources)
    • Software licenses and tool investments
  • Perform resource estimation and capacity planning for global platform usage.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

  • Collaborate across:
    • Software development, system engineering, validation teams
    • DevOps, IT, TPMs, and domain organizations
  • Act as technical liaison with tool vendors, managing:
    • Integration and roadmap alignment
    • Issue escalation and support coordination

Team Leadership

  • Cross functional lead
  • Build capabilities in:
    • Platform engineering
    • System integration
    • DevOps for simulation environments
  • Foster a high-performance, customer-focused engineering culture.

Key Competencies

  • Strong leadership within an operational management environment
  • Deep expertise in xIL infrastructure, platforms, and toolchains
  • Customer-centric mindset and adoption leadership
  • Systems thinking and integration capability
  • Data-driven decision-making and operational discipline


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive software, testing, or validation environments including a minimum of 3 years managing SiL/HiL platforms, toolchains, or infrastructure
  • Strong experience with:
    • dSPACE, Vector, NI, ETAS
    • MATLAB/Simulink and model-based workflows
    • CI/CD tools (e.g., TeamCity) and Git-based systems
  • Understanding of:
    • AUTOSAR (Classic or Adaptive)
    • Functional safety (ISO 26262)
  • Experience with Agile, Scrum, or DFSS methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field
  • Experience working within global and cross-functional teams
  • Background in platform delivery, systems integration, or DevOps environments
  • Experience with:
    • Budget planning and cost management
    • Governance, risk management, and escalation handling
  • Domain expertise in:
    • Propulsion Systems, ADAS, Infotainment, or Chassis
  • Agile/Scrum certification

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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