Active Feature Calibration Engineer - Dynamics

Stellantis; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being coverage

Paid time off (holidays, vacation)

401(k) retirement plans

Disability & life insurance

Company vehicle lease program

Family building benefits

Tuition reimbursement & student loan

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Chelsea, Michigan, is seeking an experienced AWD/TCS/ESC calibration engineer to lead calibration development across electrified and traditional powertrains. The role requires cross-functional collaboration, advanced calibration methodologies, and the ability to drive program objectives while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will work with AWD, TCS, ESC, LSD, eLocker calibrations, and ride-height/active-damper systems, leveraging Simulink and in-vehicle data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/automotive engineering or related field.
• 8+ years automotive calibration/controls experience (as applicable).
• Strong data analysis and root-cause identification skills.
• Proficiency in vehicle dynamics and active chassis systems.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and fleet-release calibrations for AWD/TCS/ESC.
• Calibrate AWD torque distribution, slip, and yaw control.
• Calibrate Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control systems.
• Calibrate LSD and electronically locking differentials.
• Calibrate ride height, air springs, and dampers.
• Analyze in-vehicle data to drive calibration maturity.
• Operate vehicles at traction limits and high loads.
• Navigate Simulink models and simulations.
• Collaborate across feature teams to solve performance challenges.
• Travel domestically and internationally for testing.

Job description

The Active Feature Calibration - Dynamics team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced All-Wheel Drive (AWD)/Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) calibration engineer to join our team. This role will be responsible for calibration development and verification of AWD/TCS/ESC and related features across various functional areas within electrified and traditional powertrains. The successful candidate will drive calibration maturity and be able to understand & present technical tradeoffs while consistently working cross-functionally to achieve program objectives, ensuring the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and customer-focused driving performance. This position requires strong technical expertise in calibration methodologies, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to lead and track complex and dynamic development cycles.

The specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Development, validation, and regular fleet releases of advancedvehicle traction and controlssystems calibrations
• AWD– AWD front/rear torque ratio control, slip control, and yaw control
• TCS–Tractioncontrol calibration
• ESC – Electronic stability control calibration
• LSD– Electronically limited-slip differential calibration
• eLocker– Electronically lockingdifferential calibration
• Vertical Dynamics –Ride height, air springs, and active damper calibration
• Collect and analyze in-vehicle data to drive calibration maturity
• Operate and ride in vehicles at and past traction limits, at high lateral/longitudinal loads
• Operateand navigate software models withinSimulink
• Continuous, cross-functional work with various feature teams to solve complex vehicle performance challenges
• Work with controls engineers to develop a strong understanding of the system and improve algorithms to meet program goals
• Domestic and international travel for environmental trips to ensure robust calibration and validationin:
• Highmu - Various paved test surfaces and off-site tracks (road courses, drag strips, etc.)
• Low mu – Snow and ice test track facilities
• Mixed mu - Off-road, ice/pavement split surfaces

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/automotive engineeringor related field
• Minimum of 8 years' automotive calibration and/or controls experience
• Highly organized self-starter
• Basic working understandingof vehicle dynamics(handling & comfort)and active chassis systems (AWD, TCS, ESC, etc.)
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and root-cause identification
• Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present data clearly & concisely to management
• Passion for vehicle performance and innovative technologies with anunderstandingof the relevantautomotivetrends
• Ability to use and navigate Simulink
• Knowledge of industry standard dataacquisition andcalibrationtools(ETAS INCA/MDA, CANAPE, CANalyzer, etc.)
• Availability for frequent business development trips(domestic and international)
• Demonstrated experience and comfort in vehicles whileoperatingat and past tractionlimits
• Comfortable in vehicles at high lateral and longitudinal acceleration loads
• Comfortable working in high-paced environments
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced and practiced Simulink knowledge and skills
• Previousexperience ascontrols/SW developerorcalibration engineer on AWD, TCS, and/or ESC systems
• Experience managing and/or releasing calibration sets
• Knowledge ofController Area Network (CAN) systems
• Master’s degree in mechanical/automotive engineeringor related field
• Advancedunderstandingand experience with vehicle dynamics(handling & comfort)and active chassis systems
• Advanced driving experience and/or training
• Familiarity with Stellantis internal processes & standards

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 24th 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.