Gasoline Engine Controls Development Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being Coverage

Family Building Benefit

17+ paid holidays

401k match

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Gasoline Engine Controls Development Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI. You will develop new features and improve algorithms, interfacing with cross-functional teams and leveraging Autosar, MIL, HIL, and rapid prototyping to ensure robust production software.

Responsibilities span requirements definition, software architecture, interface creation (arxml), CAN/DBC analysis, OBD/FIDs/DIDs interfaces, NVRAM storage, variant management, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines and control principles.
• Experience with data acquisition and engine development.
• Proven problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret CFTS requirements and define software interfaces (SWC).
• Create Autosar interface files (arxml) and ensure proper connections.
• Analyze CAN (DBC) messages and signals to ECU communications.
• Implement and validate control algorithms in MIL/HIL environments.
• Define variant management and optimize resources per build target.
• Generate MIL reports, DVPs, and RTE automatically.
• Collaborate with calibration teams and document impacts for stakeholders.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and project reviews.

Skills

Control theory

CAN/DBC analysis

Model-based design

AUTOSAR expertise

MATLAB/Simulink

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AUTOSAR tooling

Arxml / CAN tooling

MIL/RTE testing tools

Job description

The Gasoline Engine Controls Development Engineer is responsible for developing new features and enhancing existing algorithms. This role involves working closely with a cross‑functional team and utilizing various tools (vehicle, HIL, dyno, virtual environments, rapid prototyping) through the V-model software development process to ensure the quality and robustness of production algorithms.

The controls engineer will interface with systems and calibration teams to fully understand requirements, develop implementation strategies, assess compliance and robustness, ensure ease of calibration, and document impacts against regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include implementing designs efficiently and validating them against requirements in both virtual and physical environments throughout the production process. The controls engineer is also expected to provide technical guidance, training, and act as an expert in their field of specialization. Controls algorithm development typically begins as an advanced effort but must ultimately meet program timelines and conform to high-level functional requirements.

The successful candidate will ensure projects remain on track by developing plans, tracking progress, and presenting technical reports to management and project chiefs. They will also actively participate in decision‑making regarding control strategy design to achieve functional objectives.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a set of controls features, controlling determined actuators, reading values from sensors or estimating engineering quantities, in each physical architecture.

Specific Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Reading, understanding and approval of the requirements that are defined in the CFTS (Controls Function Technical Specification) documents defined by the Controls Features team.
• Development of the architecture and definition of the interfaces of the Software Components (SWC).
• Creation of interface files (arxml) that are compliant with the Autosar specifications.
• Integration of the Autosar composition files, making sure that there are no unconnected interface ports across the Software Components (SWC).
• Analysis of the Controller Area Network (CAN) Database Communication files (DBC), to identify and implement any new messages and signals received by or sent from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to the other nodes.
• Analysis and implementation of the interfaces related to the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) and Function Inhibition Identifiers (FIDs) that are needed to exchange information across the Engine Controls SWCs.
• Analysis and implementation of the interfaces related to Data Identifiers (DIDs) and Legislative Diagnostics Identifiers (PIDs) to be accessed through a scan tool.
• Analysis and implementation of the interfaces that are needed to store information into Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM).
• Definition of the Variant Management implementation that is needed to turn on or off a determined feature/functionality, based on the program/engine/vehicle it is applied to. This is to optimize the resources (CPU bandwidth, RAM, ROM usage) based on the build target.
• Definition of the implementation requirements in the CCDD (Center of Excellence Controls Design Document).
• Design and Documentation of Controls Algorithms, harmonized across different platforms and architecture variants to drive scalable and common solutions whenever possible.
• Creation of the links among the high-level requirements in the CFTS, the implementation requirements in the CCDD and the implementation model.
• Model In the Loop (MIL) reports generation.
• Automatic code and Autosar RunTime Environment (RTE) generation using an integration pipeline.
• Generation of local prototype software builds, to test the integration and verify the developed functionality in an embedded and integrated environment.
• Write and store the Design Verification Plans (Controls DVP) and verify them at the Hardware In The Loop (HIL) simulator, with report generation (DVP&R).
• Update of the artifacts needed for the generation of the ADD (Algorithm Description Document) of the controls algorithms.
• Explanation of the Controls Algorithms to the other stakeholders/customers, such as the Calibration Teams.
• Tracking of the features that are defined as Auxiliary Emissions Control Devices.
• Attend the Requirements Review Board for the review and approval of the Controls Algorithm changes with the Controls Features team and other stakeholders, including justifications of the impacts on Auxiliary Emissions Control Devices.
• Provide Controls Design Review tracking documents, to confirm that changes are complete and tested according to the Agile Definition of Done, and lessons learned are acknowledged, for the final approval before the implementation scheduling.
• Attend and actively participating in Agile framework recurring meetings, such as daily standups, Big Room Planning, Sprint Planning Ceremonies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related degree
• Excellent knowledge of internal combustion engines
• Knowledge of modern and classical control principles
• Experience in data acquisition, including collecting and processing data
• Working knowledge of engine development, emissions development, engine technologies, and competitive products
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, automotive engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university
• Experience with powertrain development (systems, controls, calibration)
• Proficiency with advanced simulation tools
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow
• Experience in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (IBM RTC) tools
• Familiarity with ASPICE processes for software development
• Experience with AUTOSAR-compliant software architecture
• Knowledge of proactive/reactive quality tools (DFSS, DFMEA, DVP&R, etc.)

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. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

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

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 both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

• Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

• 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.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future. EOE / Disability / Veteran