Senior Powertrain Verification Engineer (BEV & ICE)

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

Join a high-impact Qualification Testing team focused on validating next-generation battery electric (BEV) and internal combustion (ICE) powertrain systems. In this role, you will identify, analyze, and isolate software and system issues across propulsion control systems, ensuring the delivery of reliable, high-quality vehicle software. You will work in a fast-paced engineering environment, collaborating across teams to validate cutting-edge vehicle technologies using both virtual and real-world testing environments.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or System Engineering or related degree field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience
• Fundamental knowledge of ICE and Electric automotive architecture
• Embedded software development background
• Analytical & interdisciplinary thinking, problem solving skills
• Self-motivated and drive for results
• Collaborative mindset
• Self-reliant, well-structured and organized working style
• Good communication skills and the ability to interface with internal stakeholders
• Good team working skills in an international environment

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or System Engineering
• Experience with HIL Hardware in the loop Simulator (dSPACE) HW and SW test environment including Plant Models, Harnesses, Load boxes, FIUs, Controllers etc.
• Experience with ALM tools such as but not limited to: DOORs, PTC Integrity, Rational Quality Manager (RQM), Rational Team Center (RTC) etc.
• Knowledgeable in CARB OBD and Federal Diagnostic requirements
• Experience with vehicle testing
• Knowledge of agile methodology to support/develop the daily activities
• Knowledge of Automotive Network Communication (CAN, LIN…)
• Knowledge of SW analysis tool for electronic control unit/network (CANalyzer - Vector, INCA, etc.)
• Knowledge in model-based development with e.g. Matlab/Simulink
• Familiarity of Automotive Product Development V-Cycle

Responsibilities

• Design and execute Design Verification Plans (DVPs) aligned with engineering and regulatory requirements
• Develop and validate test strategies across vehicle and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments
• Perform propulsion ECU and subsystem validation for both BEV and ICE architectures
• Analyze technical standards and documentation to support test development and execution
• Conduct root cause analysis and issue pre-analysis to identify software and system defects
• Identify edge cases and failure scenarios to ensure robust system validation
• Execute validation testing using HIL systems, simulation tools, and in-vehicle testing
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support debugging, issue resolution, and continuous improvement
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and knowledge sharing across engineering teams

What This Job Offers

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