Senior Propulsion System Controls Validation Engineer

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

30d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Qualification Testing Hybrid & PMBD ICE (QTHP) team operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment within the Vehicle & Propulsion Controls department. Our mission is to isolate software bugs in electrified and ICE powertrains, ensuring the delivery of robust, high-quality software to the development fleet. The Senior Controls Validation Engineer role is ideal for experienced engineers who thrive on hands-on requirements testing and troubleshooting. In this role, you will execute Design Verification Plans (DVPs) across HIL and vehicle environments, identify critical and edge-case scenarios, and perform issue pre-analysis to accelerate root-cause isolation and fix validation. You will operate with a high degree of independence and provide informal mentoring and technical guidance to less-experienced engineers. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of powertrain software validation, ensuring the performance and reliability of cutting-edge vehicle technology.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Critically review propulsion requirements for clarity and testability; verify DVP test cases accurately validate them. Revise gaps/mismatches and submit updates to the DVP Design team for review and incorporation.
• Perform issue pre-analysis to identify potential root causes and solutions.
• Identify critical and edge-case maneuvers to expose potential failures.
• Conduct testing on propulsion system architectures using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and vehicles.
• Support OBD diagnostic validation testing.
• Independently drive day-to-day execution of assigned validation, including clear documentation of results, issues, and evidence to support issue resolution and fixes.
• Provide informal mentoring (peer reviews of test approaches/DVPs, troubleshooting guidance, best-practice sharing) to support team capability development.

What This Job Offers

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