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Senior Powertrain Systems Validation Engineer

Stellantis · Auburn Hills, MI · Yesterday
EngineeringFull-time

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
  • 5 years of overall experience
  • Experience developing and executing Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for propulsion or automotive systems
  • Strong understanding of propulsion systems (ICE and/or BEV), including sensors, actuators, and control strategies
  • Hands-on experience with HIL and vehicle testing environments, including test execution, fault injection, and issue investigation
  • Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and contribute to issue resolution
  • Experience working in a cross-functional engineering environment (e.g., Controls, Calibration, Diagnostics, Validation)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to clearly present test results, validation coverage, and technical findings

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Systems Engineering
  • System-level understanding of both ICE and BEV propulsion architectures
  • Experience supporting development of DVPs and validation strategies across subsystems or programs
  • Experience selecting and utilizing appropriate validation environments (HIL, vehicle, SIL, bench) based on test objectives
  • Knowledge of OBD diagnostics, DTC strategies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SAE J1979, J1699)
  • Familiarity with functional safety concepts (ISO 26262) and safety-related validation requirements
  • Experience designing and validating edge-case scenarios and failure modes in complex control systems
  • Demonstrated ability to drive technical issue investigation and collaborate across teams to resolve complex problems
  • Experience with ALM tools (e.g., DNG, Quality Manager) and requirements-to-test traceability
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety-related validation

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

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