Senior Propulsion Controls System Engineer

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

Stellantis’s Vehicle and Propulsion Controls organization is seeking a System Engineer to develop control solutions for next-generation powertrain technologies. The role is suited to someone with controls or systems engineering experience and a strong understanding of powertrain systems, while continuous learning and the ability to deliver effective technical solutions are central to success. The organization emphasizes ongoing learning and practical application of knowledge to develop innovative technologies. The successful candidate will address complex technical challenges and deliver solutions that improve products. Collaboration with diverse, cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment is essential. Experienced powertrain development and calibration engineers interested in controls development are encouraged to apply.

The System Engineer designs and develops requirements for assigned propulsion control features and serves as their technical owner for Stellantis global teams and suppliers. The role includes coordinating with stakeholders and multidisciplinary engineering teams, maintaining requirements artifacts, ensuring system quality and robustness, and supporting controls, calibration, and validation teams during development and issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in systems engineering, design engineering, controls development, or calibration.
• Ability to create logical and physical schematics.
• Experience authoring requirements and specifications.
• Working experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience, exposure, or training in propulsion systems.
• Experience applying model-based systems engineering methodologies.
• Experience using INCA, MATLAB, Simulink, DOORS, and Visio.
• Experience using CANalyzer or CANoe.
• Experience with communication networks, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with global stakeholders to define requirements for new technologies and features across engine, transmission, and electrified propulsion systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to decompose and develop control system requirements.
• Serve as the technical owner of propulsion control features for Stellantis’s global teams and suppliers.
• Manage and maintain requirements artifacts for the propulsion control system.
• Ensure system quality and robustness using tools such as DFMEA and DFSS.
• Support controls, calibration, and validation teams throughout development and issue resolution.

What This Job Offers

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