Controls Engineer - HV Systems & Electrified Powertrain

FEV Group GmbH; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FEV Group GmbH is seeking an experienced engineer to lead development of control software for hybrid/electric propulsion and high‑voltage vehicle systems. You will work on embedded controls, vehicle bring‑up, troubleshooting, and validation readiness for advanced programs, coordinating with hardware, diagnostics, and cross‑functional teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with real‑time embedded C, CAN networks, MATLAB/Simulink, and calibration tools, along with a customer‑facing mindset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• 3+ years in hybrid/electric vehicle controls, embedded controls software development, or powertrain integration.
• Strong understanding of EV powertrain architecture and high-voltage interfaces.
• Experience with CAN networks, diagnostics, and vehicle communication.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow or equivalent tools.
• Familiarity with Vector CANoe/CANalyzer/CANape and calibration toolchains.
• Experience with real-time/bare-metal control code in embedded environments.
• Ability to work in a customer-facing, collaborative setting.
• ITAR-restricted defense programs eligibility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature controls software and strategies for electrified propulsion and HV systems.
• Develop, review, and troubleshoot embedded controls software and firmware.
• Define system and functional requirements, interfaces, and HV interactions.
• Support vehicle integration, bring-up, problem resolution, and on-site troubleshooting.
• Review controls architecture and validation coverage to identify risks.
• Develop plant models, simulations, and control validation activities for EV powertrains.
• Conduct MiL/SiL/HiL, bench, dyno, and vehicle tests for validation and DVP&R.
• Analyze CAN traffic with Vector tools and other calibration chains.
• Interface with hardware, software, diagnostics, safety, validation, and customer teams.
• Promote automotive and defense engineering standards and safe HV practices.
• Lead or support project execution, reporting, and customer communications.
• Keep abreast of EV architectures and HV hardware developments.

Skills

Hybrid/electric vehicle controls

Embedded controls software development

Vehicle/powertrain integration

CAN protocols

Electrical schematics & HV interfaces

Electrical powertrain architecture

Customer-facing collaboration

Real-time control concepts

Self-motivated teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Stateflow

Vector CANoe/CANalyzer/CANape

dSPACE

C/C++ programming

AUTOSAR

IBM DOORS

ETAS INCA

Embedded Coder

Job description

Description

FEV is seeking an experienced and highly skilled engineer in the field of hybrid/electric vehicle control systems, high-voltage system integration, and embedded controls for electrified powertrain applications. The role will support customer-facing development and integration work, including HV hardware interfaces, controls software/firmware, vehicle bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation readiness for advanced vehicle programs.

• Develop and mature controls software and advanced controls strategies for electrified propulsion and high-voltage vehicle systems, including application-specific optimization and integration support
• Develop, review, and troubleshoot embedded controls software, including bare-metal C code and real-time control logic for vehicle and powertrain systems
• Define system and functional-level requirements, including component interfaces, I/O, communication protocols, and high/low-voltage interactions
• Support vehicle integration, prototype start-up, problem resolution, and customer-site engineering activities for HV systems and electrified powertrains
• Review controls architecture, firmware implementation, validation coverage, and system maturity to identify technical risks and gaps
• Develop and support plant models, simulations, and control strategy validation activities for electric vehicle powertrain components and systems
• Conduct MiL, SiL, HiL, bench, dyno, and vehicle testing to validate control functions and support DVP&R execution
• Use Vector tools and other calibration/diagnostic toolchains to analyze CAN traffic, troubleshoot issues, and support integration activities
• Interface with electrical hardware, software, diagnostics, functional safety, validation, prototype build, and customer engineering teams
• Drive the use of proper automotive and defense-oriented engineering standards, safe HV work practices, documentation discipline, and structured issue tracking
• Lead or support project execution, status reporting, technical reviews, and direct communication with customers
• Keep abreast of technology advancements around electronic controls, EV architectures, HV hardware, and vehicle integration methods

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card is required
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field required
• 3+ years of experience in hybrid/electric vehicle controls, embedded controls software development, or vehicle/powertrain integration
• Strong understanding of hybrid and electric vehicle powertrain system architecture and high-voltage system interfaces
• Experience developing, debugging, or integrating embedded C software, including real-time and/or bare-metal control code
• Good knowledge of electronic control system architecture, CAN communication protocols, and vehicle network diagnostics
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow or equivalent controls development tools
• Experience with Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, or equivalent vehicle network and calibration tools
• Ability to understand electrical architecture, schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, and component-level requirements
• Knowledge of sensors, actuators, HV hardware interfaces, and common electrified powertrain components
• Ability to work effectively in a customer-facing environment and support on-site integration or troubleshooting activities as required
• Must be eligible to support ITAR-controlled or customer-restricted defense programs, as applicable
• Must be a self-driven team player able to perform in a fast-paced development and consulting environment
• Excellent communicator, resourceful, organized, and mindful of time management
• Self-starter, working well with little oversight, independently and/or as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience with real-time embedded e‑powertrain control software and design experience including C/C++ programming
• Experience with high-voltage hardware integration, power electronics, inverters, DC/DC converters, battery systems, chargers, HVIL, precharge, contactors, and fault handling
• Experience with rapid control prototyping and test environments such as dSPACE, MicroAutoBox, Scalexio, or equivalent systems
• Experience with IBM DOORS, ETAS INCA, Embedded Coder, AUTOSAR conventions, or similar development environments
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, functional safety concepts, DVP&R, DFMEA, FMEA, requirements traceability, and structured validation reporting
• Experience supporting military, defense, off-highway, commercial vehicle, or prototype development programs
• Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility, environmental validation, and ruggedized vehicle integration considerations
• Experience leading technical issue resolution across hardware, controls, software, diagnostics, test, and customer teams
• Professional written and verbal communication skills to interact with customers and cross-functional teams

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities