Powertrain V&V Architect

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Powertrain V&V Architect plays a strategic role in qualifying and validating powertrain control systems, applying methodologies such as DFSS and SBT to support quality, reliability, and performance. The role serves as a technical reference in validation and testing, drives testing methodologies and standards, and enables collaboration across projects and global teams.

The position provides technical guidance to V&V teams and project teams, helps resolve complex issues with multidisciplinary teams and partners, and improves validation practices through structured methods, standards, capability development, and training. It also contributes to validation planning in support of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, or a related degree.
• 8 years of experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, customers, and management.
• Analytical problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Self-motivation and ability to motivate a team to succeed.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric automotive architecture.
• Fundamental knowledge of industry methodologies such as DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) and SBT (Specification-Based / Scenario-Based Testing).

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Systems Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience with Agile methodology.
• Experience testing using test properties such as HIL or vehicle testing.
• Ability to use CAN/networking tools such as INCA, CANAlyser, CANApe, and ATI Vision.
• Working knowledge of HIL hardware and software test environments, including plant models, harnesses, load boxes, FIUs, and controllers.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead test strategies.
• Develop and maintain detailed test plans to ensure robust, traceable, and requirement-compliant validation.
• Provide technical expertise to V&V teams through functional analysis, technical support, and project guidance.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and partners.
• Ensure the quality and reliability of validation activities using test results, KPIs, and validation reports.
• Structure and improve testing methods and standards, driving continuous improvement and industrialization.
• Define required competencies for V&V activities and contribute to capability development.
• Design and deploy technical and methodological training programs globally.
• Contribute to validation planning in collaboration with project teams to achieve QCDP targets (Quality, Cost, Delivery, People).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior