HVAC Controls Requirements Core Team Engineer

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401k retirement match

Company vehicle lease program

Family building benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

The HVAC Controls Requirements Engineer at Stellantis will own the development and management of HVAC control software and calibration requirements for next‑gen vehicles. You will translate customer and system needs into clear, testable requirements and drive alignment across software, calibration, validation, and supplier teams to deliver climate comfort and energy efficiency.

You will lead requirements reviews, manage changes, ensure traceability, and continuously improve engineering practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of automotive engineering experience.
• Experience with requirements development and systems engineering in automotive contexts.
• Familiarity with CAN and LIN networks and vehicle interactions.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own HVAC controls feature requirements and maintain integrity through development.
• Develop clear, testable, traceable requirements for climate, energy, and thermal control.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability from vehicle to software and calibration releases.
• Collaborate across software, calibration, validation, program, and suppliers.
• Lead requirements reviews, change management, and configuration management.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risks; drive resolution across lifecycle.
• Support root cause investigations by evaluating coverage and performance.
• Capture lessons learned and improve requirements processes.

Skills

5+ years automotive engineering

Requirements development

Systems engineering

Embedded controls development

CAN & LIN familiarity

Analytical and documentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Related degree field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

INCA

CANape

DOORS/Polarion (tools)

IBM Rational Change / RTC (tools)

Job description

As an HVAC Controls Requirements Engineer, you will own the development and management of HVAC control software and calibration requirements for next-generation Stellantis vehicles. You will work across systems, software, calibration, validation, and supplier teams to define requirements that deliver climate comfort, energy efficiency, and thermal management performance for conventional, hybrid, and electric vehicle applications.

This role is best suited for an engineer who can translate customer, vehicle, and system needs into clear, testable requirements, identify gaps early in development, and drive alignment across cross-functional teams to support successful software and calibration releases.

The Candidate will:

• Serve as the technical owner for assigned HVAC controls feature requirements and maintain requirements integrity throughout the product development lifecycle
• Develop clear, testable, and traceable requirements supporting climate comfort, energy optimization, thermal management, and heat pump control strategies
• Ensure end-to-end traceability from vehicle and system requirements through software implementation, calibration development, validation, and production release
• Collaborate with software, calibration, validation, program, and supplier teams to align requirements with vehicle‑level performance objectives and program milestones
• Lead requirements reviews, approval activities, change management, and configuration management processes
• Identify requirement gaps, inconsistencies, and integration risks and drive resolution across the development lifecycle
• Support root cause investigations by evaluating requirements coverage and identifying opportunities for improved controls performance
• Capture lessons learned and continuously improve HVAC controls requirements, development processes, and engineering best practices

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or related degree field
• A minimum of 5 years of automotive engineering experience
• Experience with requirements development, systems engineering, or embedded controls development within automotive applications
• Familiarity with CAN and LIN networks and automotive system interactions
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Experience with HVAC controls, thermal management, heat pump systems, or electrified vehicle climate strategies
• Experience with requirements management and change management tools such as IBM Rational Change, RTC, DOORS, Polarion, or equivalent
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, INCA, CANape, or related engineering tools
• Experience supporting MIL, SIL, HIL, and vehicle‑level development and validation activities
• Knowledge of automotive software development processes, requirements traceability, and structured problem‑solving methods
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast‑paced product development environment

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.