Engine Core Calibration Engineer

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking an Engine Core Calibration Engineer to define and deploy calibration methods for gasoline engines. You will bridge physical systems, simulation models, and production standards, delivering repeatable workflows and validation criteria.

Candidates should have strong calibration experience, mastery of MATLAB/Simulink and ETAS INCA, and the ability to mentor teams across programs and platforms.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• lengths:0
• 8+ years in gasoline engine calibration or model-based development.
• Experience on dyno calibration for Boosted/TJI engine tech.
• Strong knowledge of ICE subsystems (combustion, fuel, boost, EGR).
• Hands-on in base calibration areas (torque, spark, knock, etc.).
• Understanding release workflows, validation planning, and control-system interactions.
• Experience collecting calibration data from dyno, vehicle, HIL, or virtual env.
• Proficiency with ETAS INCA, MDA, dSPACE Automation, ControlDesk, MATLAB, and Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Lead gasoline base calibration methodology including torque, spark, knock, and emissions.
• Define release-readiness criteria and documentation standards for calibration.
• Develop model-based/physics-based methods with defined inputs and criteria.
• Define model correlation methods across vehicle, dyno, HIL/SIL/MIL, and virtual datasets.
• Standardize toolchain usage: MATLAB, Simulink, ETAS INCA, MDA, dSPACE, ControlDesk.
• Build root-cause analysis templates and reusable countermeasures.
• Define validation/test-planning methods for dyno, vehicle, and virtual testing.
• Mentor engineers and align CoE and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Calibration strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Troubleshooting

Data analytics

Education

BS in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

ETAS INCA

MDA

dSPACE Automation

ControlDesk

Job description

Engine Core Calibration Engineer - defining, improving, and deploying model-based and physics-based calibration methods for gasoline engine applications. Creates repeatable workflows, templates, validation criteria, and model correlation methods that enable application calibrators to deliver robust SS Nominal, SS Emissions, Off-Nominal, and Transient Calibration, bridging physical system behavior, simulation models, and production-intent quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead gasoline base calibration methodology (torque model, spark, knock, combustion, airflow, fuel, boost, VVT, EGR, idle, startability) plus SS Emissions, Off-Nominal, and Transient calibration methods.
• Define release-readiness criteria, checklists, and documentation standards for calibration freeze, software release, and program milestones.
• Develop model-based/physics-based methods with defined inputs, assumptions, limitations, and acceptance criteria; build/guide virtual models to reduce reliance on physical testing.
• Define model correlation methods across vehicle, engine/propulsion dyno, HIL/SIL/MIL, and virtual datasets to close simulation-to-physical gaps.
• Standardize methodology toolchain use: MATLAB, Simulink, ETAS INCA, MDA, dSPACE Automation, ControlDesk.
• Build structured root-cause analysis and issue-resolution templates; capture lessons learned and reusable countermeasures across applications.
• Define validation/test-planning methods (dyno, vehicle, HIL/SIL/MIL, virtual) and maturity/readiness criteria for program reviews and launches.
• Mentor engineers, align CoE and cross-functional teams, and drive consistent documentation and repeatable calibration workflows.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years in gasoline engine calibration, calibration methodology, engine system development, powertrain controls, or model-based/physics-based development.
• Prior experience on dyno calibration on Boosted/TJI engine technologies.
• Strong knowledge of ICE subsystems: combustion, valvetrain, fuel, boost, EGR, aftertreatment, thermal protection, transient behavior, emissions controls.
• Hands-on experience in base calibration areas (torque model, spark, knock, combustion, airflow, fuel, boost, VVT, EGR, idle, startability, emissions, off-nominal, transient).
• Understanding of release workflows, validation planning, optimization methods, and control-system interactions.
• Experience collecting/interpreting calibration data from dyno, vehicle, HIL, or virtual environments.
• Proficiency with ETAS INCA, MDA, dSPACE Automation, ControlDesk, MATLAB, Simulink, and data analytics tools.
• Strong problem-solving, cross-functional influence, and clear technical communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering.
• Experience with spark ignition controls, production calibration release, or process ownership.
• Experience with validation trips, altitude/environmental testing, launch support, and maturity assessments.
• Experience with DOE, engine modeling, neural networks, reactive problem solving, statistics, or advanced simulation tools.
• Familiarity with Model Advisor/MXAM, MDS, Simulink Requirements, SystemDesk, RTC/RQM, DNG, or SLDD-to-A2L/FBDD workflows.