Principal Electrified Powertrain Controls Engineer (EV / Hybrid Systems)
Stellantis · Auburn Hills, MI · Yesterday
EngineeringFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Define control strategies and system architecture at the vehicle and system level
- Lead development and integration across multiple electrified vehicle programs (BEV, REEV, HEV)
- Drive complex control algorithm design, optimization, and performance improvements
- Ensure system robustness across the full V-cycle (MIL, SIL, HIL, and vehicle validation)
- Lead resolution of critical system issues and production challenges
- Establish engineering standards, methods, and best practices
- Drive innovation in advanced controls, including optimization and emerging approaches
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to engineering teams
- Collaborate with global stakeholders and executive leadership to align technical direction
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in controls/software engineering
- Recognized expertise in propulsion control systems
- Proven leadership in delivering production systems
- Strong influence across organizations
- Deep expertise in electrified powertrain systems and architectures
- Advanced control theory and system optimization
- Expert-level model-based development and embedded software
- End-to-end V-cycle ownership
- Extensive experience with validation, calibration, and diagnostics
- Strong system integration and vehicle-level performance understanding
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in relevant engineering field
Soft and Leadership Skills
- Technical authority and decision-making capability
- Ability to lead global, cross-functional teams
- Strong executive communication and reporting
- Ability to lead crisis resolution and production issues
- Strategic thinking and roadmap definition
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential personal and professional support
- Family Building Benefit: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy
- Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays including shut-down from December 24th through New Year's Day; vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave
- Competitive Retirement Savings Plans: Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans; employer contribution even if you don't contribute
- Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, and more
- Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and immediate families can participate with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included; exclusive discounts on Stellantis products
- Support for Your Growth and Giving Back: Tuition reimbursement; student loan refinancing programs; 18 paid volunteer hours each year