Lead Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Model-Based & HIL

Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Brand; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Brand, seeks a Powertrain Calibration Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to lead gasoline engine calibration methodology and model-based development. You will mentor engineers, drive best practices, and collaborate across controls, software, validation, and programs.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in gasoline calibration and a strong problem-solving mindset. Responsibilities include establishing release-readiness, validating with engine dynos and HIL/SIL/MIL,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3–5 years in gasoline vehicle calibration or powertrain controls.
• Hands-on dynamometer calibration experience with boosted gasoline engines.
• Strong understanding of internal combustion engine systems and emissions controls.
• Experience developing torque models, spark calibrations, knock control calibrations, and emissions calibrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and standardization of gasoline engine base calibration methodologies.
• Develop model-based and physics-based calibration approaches with defined inputs, assumptions, limitations, and acceptance criteria.
• Guide the development and validation of virtual engine and powertrain models to reduce testing.
• Establish model correlation strategies between simulation and physical test results.
• Define calibration release-readiness criteria, checklists, and documentation standards.
• Create validation methodologies for engine dynos, vehicle testing, HIL/SIL/MIL, and virtual development environments.
• Mentor calibration engineers and promote best practices across teams.

Skills

Gasoline Vehicle Calibration

Powertrain Controls

Model-Based Development

Engine System Development

Calibrations Methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

ETAS INCA

ETAS MDA

dSPACE AutomationDesk

dSPACE ControlDesk

Job description

Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Brand, seeks a Powertrain Calibration Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to lead gasoline engine calibration methodology and model-based development. You will mentor engineers, drive best practices, and collaborate across controls, software, validation, and programs.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in gasoline calibration and a strong problem-solving mindset. Responsibilities include establishing release-readiness, validating with engine dynos and HIL/SIL/MIL,