Powertrain Systems Engineer – Hybrid & BEV

Ascentt; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentt is seeking a Senior/Mid-Level Powertrain Engineer to join our Ann Arbor propulsion team. You will design, develop, calibrate, and validate advanced powertrain systems spanning HEV, BEV, and ICE architectures, with ownership through production launch.

This role blends hardware and controls, offering ownership of major subsystems. Both mid and senior levels are hired; responsibilities scale with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3–7 years experience for mid-level; 8+ years for senior in powertrain.
• Hands-on experience in hybrid, BEV, ICE, or thermal management.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and data analysis.
• Experience with test planning and data acquisition (dyno, HIL, vehicle-level).
• Knowledge of CAN communication and vehicle networks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate powertrain systems and subsystems across HEV, BEV, and ICE applications.
• Define system-level requirements, architectures, and interfaces; cascade to component specs.
• Support development of transmission, driveline, thermal management, torque, and energy strategies.
• Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis to predict performance and durability.
• Plan and execute dyno, HIL, bench, and in-vehicle testing; analyze data; drive issue resolution.

Skills

Powertrain engineering

MATLAB/Simulink

Data analysis

CAN communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

GT-SUITE

AVL Cruise

CANape

Job description

Ascentt is seeking a Senior/Mid-Level Powertrain Engineer to join our Ann Arbor propulsion team. You will design, develop, calibrate, and validate advanced powertrain systems spanning HEV, BEV, and ICE architectures, with ownership through production launch.

This role blends hardware and controls, offering ownership of major subsystems. Both mid and senior levels are hired; responsibilities scale with experience.