Plant Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being coverage

Paid time off 17+ holidays

401k retirement plan

Company vehicle lease program

Family building benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking a Plant Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop scalable 0D/1D plant models for propulsion, chassis, ADAS, and infotainment. You will validate models against requirements and support model reduction for efficient simulation.

You will work with system design, controls, and testing teams to ensure alignment with verification workflows and cross-domain integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in plant modeling, simulation, or V&V environments.
• Strong understanding of Model-Based Development (MBD) and virtual testing methods.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools.
• Knowledge of physical system modeling (0D/1D).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and methods.
• Experience in one scripting language.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 0D/1D plant models representing physical systems (e.g., propulsion, chassis, ADAS, infotainment).
• Ensure models meet fidelity levels per development phase (concept, design, integration, validation).
• Perform model validation and correlation against requirements and test data.
• Support model reduction and optimization for simulation efficiency.
• Integrate plant models into XIL workflows and environments.
• Support virtual testing, requirement validation, and system verification activities.
• Collaborate with controls and system engineers to align plant models with control strategies.
• Contribute to CI pipelines for model development and validation.

Skills

Model-Based Development (MBD)

Virtual testing methods

MATLAB/Simulink

0D/1D modeling

CI/CD tools

Scripting language

Strong problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

MIL/SIL/HIL environments

Job description

We are seeking a Plant Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop, validate, and maintain high-quality plant models supporting XIL, virtual validation, and system integration activities. This role focuses on building scalable, reusable models across multiple vehicle domains and ensuring alignment with system-level requirements and verification workflows.

This engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams including system design, architecture, controls, and testing organizations to enable efficient virtual development and validation using model-based techniques.

This role is ideal for engineers who:

• Enjoy deep technical work in modeling and simulation
• Want to contribute to system-level development and validation
• Are building toward technical leadership or system architecture roles

Key Responsibilities:

Plant Model Development

• Develop and maintain 0D/1D plant models representing physical systems (e.g., propulsion, chassis, ADAS, infotainment).
• Ensure models meet appropriate fidelity levels depending on development phase (concept, design, integration, validation).
• Perform model validation and correlation against requirements and test data.
• Support model reduction and optimization for simulation efficiency.

Model-Based Development Support

• Integrate plant models into XIL workflows and environments.
• Support virtual testing, requirement validation, and system verification activities.
• Collaborate with controls and system engineers to ensure alignment between plant models and control strategies.
• Contribute to continuous integration pipelines for model development and validation.

Collaboration & Integration

• Work with:
• System and functional design teams
• Architecture and simulation framework teams
• Testing and validation teams
• Suppliers and tool vendors
• Ensure plant models:
• Are compatible with simulation platforms
• Support cross-domain integration
• Enable efficient data exchange and reuse

Model Quality & Governance

• Follow established modeling best practices and standards
• Participate in:
• Model reviews
• Quality checks and validation processes
• Maintain:
• Model documentation
• Version control and configuration management

Continuous Improvement

• Support initiatives to improve:
• Model fidelity and performance
• Reusability and scalability
• Simulation efficiency
• Contribute to tool evaluation, benchmarking, and process enhancements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in plant modeling, simulation, or V&V environments
• Strong understanding of Model-Based Development (MBD) and virtual testing methods
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools
• Knowledge of physical system modeling (0D/1D)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and methods
• Experience in one scripting language

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in automotive OEM
• Familiarity with xIL environments (MIL/SIL/HIL)
• Understanding of automotive V&V processes and standards
• Experience with:
• Model validation and correlation
• Variant/configuration management
• Version control systems
• Domain experience in:
• Propulsion
• ADAS
• Chassis
• Infotainment

Key Competencies:

• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and commitment to model quality
• Adaptability to Agile development environments

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.