Senior Propulsion System Controls Validation Engineer

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.
• 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.

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.