Propulsion Validation Lead

About the role

Drive end-to-end validation activities across advanced powertrain systems, including internal combustion (ICE), hybrid, and battery electric vehicle (BEV) programs. This role serves as a central integration point across engineering, manufacturing, calibration, fleet operations, and quality teams, ensuring alignment of validation strategies from development through production launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate propulsion system validation across development, launch, and production phases for ICE, hybrid, and BEV programs.
• Serve as the central integration lead aligning engineering, manufacturing, calibration, quality, and fleet operations.
• Develop and manage validation plans including DOE, DVP, and test strategies.
• Oversee validation execution across plant, fleet, and lab environments including data analysis and interpretation.
• Support in-plant validation, End-of-Line (EOL) readiness, and manufacturing alignment.
• Lead issue triage, First-Level Analysis (FLA), and root cause investigations.
• Assess risks, define corrective actions, and ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate resources including test facilities, vehicles, and engineering support.
• Provide clear validation status, risk, and readiness reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement of validation processes and workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in propulsion systems, validation, calibration, manufacturing support, or vehicle development.
• Strong knowledge of ICE, hybrid, and BEV propulsion architectures.
• Experience with ETAS INCA, CANalyzer, CANoe or similar tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel (0-20%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with vehicle launch, in-plant validation, or fleet operations.
• Knowledge of high-voltage systems and charging infrastructure.
• Familiarity with EOL testing and manufacturing validation.
• Understanding of OBD, CAN communication, and embedded controls.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, HIL, or virtual validation tools.
• Experience in global, matrixed organizations.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 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 year-end shut-down), vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave.
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans: Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions, plus an employer contribution regardless of employee contributions.
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary plans, including life insurance, group accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
• Support for Growth and Giving Back: Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, and 18 paid volunteer hours annually.