Propulsion Controls System Engineer

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Stellantis

Propulsion Controls System Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Stellantis’ Vehicle and Propulsion Controls organization is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to define and deliver end-to-end propulsion system architecture, spanning Design, development, defining requirements for controls strategy, EE architecture, and physical system implementation for next-generation powertrain technologies.

    The role is responsible for translating vehicle-level feature requirements into robust, scalable architecture solutions, ensuring alignment across software, hardware, controls, and physical integration domains.

    The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, solving complex technical challenges and driving integration across global teams

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Develop and maintain operational, functional, and constructional system architecture
    • Define system concepts, use cases, and operational scenarios
    • Perform functional decomposition and allocation to subsystems/components
    • Define end-to-end propulsion system architecture (functional + physical)
    • Participate in definition of propulsion control strategies
    • Support requirements decomposition and system modeling (SysML / MBSE)
    • Define component allocation across ECU, sensors, actuators, and subsystems
    • Develop physical architecture artifacts (SEDs, topology, interface definitions, EE architecture and network topology)
    • Analyze the Functional Objectives related features to determine feasibility of design and provide feedback to Vehicle team.
    • Design and Develop the feature design and requirements for all assigned features.
    • Design and Develop the DFMEA for all features assigned to team.
    • Plan and delivery based on requests from external stakeholders.

    KEY COMPETENCIES:

    • Strong systems thinking and architecture mindset
    • Deep propulsion controls expertise (algorithms, calibration interaction)
    • Ability to lead cross-functional global teams
    • Strong analytical and trade-off decision capability
    • Excellent technical communication and stakeholder management

    Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

    Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

    From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

    Generous Paid Time Off

    We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24 th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

    Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

    We help you plan for the future with:

    • An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
    • An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

    Income Protection & Insurance Options

    Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

    Company Vehicle Lease Program

    Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

    Family Building Benefit

    We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

    Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

    We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Student loan refinancing programs
    • 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

    And so much more!

    When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

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  • Industry
    Automotive
  • About Us

    Stellantis is a constellation of 14 iconic automotive brands and two mobility arms that are about more than transportation: they’re about moving people and making connections. Fully committed to our customers and backed by partners that are leaders in their industries, we aim to develop, engineer, manufacture, and scale the best breakthroughs in all facets of sustainable mobility from autonomous, connected, electrified, shared and pre-owned vehicles to micro-mobility, commercial vehicles, and even electric aircraft.

    With a community of more than 160 nationalities, industrial operations in more than 30 countries and customers in more than 130 markets, we are among the most diverse companies in the world and able to unite people and ideas across borders and cultures. Our passionate, talented, and diverse teams support our iconic brands in providing freedom of mobility tailored to every need.