Principal Electrified Powertrain Controls Engineer (EV / Hybrid Systems)

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing coverage

Family building benefit

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Income protection

Vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Principal Electrified Powertrain Controls Engineer to lead the Electrified Propulsion Controls Center of Excellence. Define system-level control strategies, drive cross-program development (BEV/REEV/HEV), and oversee robust, production-ready solutions across global platforms.

The ideal candidate demonstrates expert propulsion controls, advanced modeling, and end-to-end V-cycle ownership, with strong leadership and strategic influence across interfaces and executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field.
• 7+ years of experience in controls/software engineering.
• Recognized expertise in propulsion control systems.
• Proven leadership in delivering production systems.
• Strong influence across organizations.
• Deep expertise in electrified powertrain systems and architectures.
• Advanced control theory and system optimization.
• End-to-end V-cycle ownership.
• Extensive experience with validation, calibration, and diagnostics.
• Strong system integration and vehicle-level performance understanding.
• Soft and Leadership Skills.
• Technical authority and decision-making capability.
• Ability to lead global, cross-functional teams.
• Strong executive communication and reporting.
• Ability to lead crisis resolution and production issues.
• Strategic thinking and roadmap definition.

Responsibilities

• Define control strategies and system architecture at the vehicle and system level.
• Lead development and integration across BEV, REEV, HEV programs.
• Drive control algorithm design, optimization, and performance improvements.
• Ensure system robustness across MIL, SIL, HIL, and vehicle validation.
• Lead resolution of critical system issues and production challenges.
• Establish engineering standards, methods, and best practices.
• Drive innovation in advanced controls and emerging approaches.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders and executive leadership to align technical direction.

Skills

Propulsion controls

Embedded software

Model-based development

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in engineering

Job description

Stellantis is seeking a Principal Electrified Powertrain Controls Engineer to serve as a technical leader within the Electrified Propulsion Controls Center of Excellence, driving the strategy, architecture, and delivery of advanced electrified powertrain systems.

In this role, you will define system-level control strategies and lead the development and integration of next-generation EV, BEV, REEV, and hybrid platforms, ensuring high-performance, scalable, and production-ready solutions.

The ideal candidate is a recognized expert in electrified propulsion controls, with strong experience shaping architecture, driving innovation, and leading complex global engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define control strategies and system architecture at the vehicle and system level
• Lead development and integration across multiple electrified vehicle programs (BEV, REEV, HEV)
• Drive complex control algorithm design, optimization, and performance improvements
• Ensure system robustness across the full V-cycle (MIL, SIL, HIL, and vehicle validation)
• Lead resolution of critical system issues and production challenges
• Establish engineering standards, methods, and best practices
• Drive innovation in advanced controls, including optimization and emerging approaches
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to engineering teams
• Collaborate with global stakeholders and executive leadership to align technical direction

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in relevant engineering field
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in controls/software engineering
• Recognized expertise in propulsion control systems
• Proven leadership in delivering production systems
• Strong influence across organizations
• Deep expertise in electrified powertrain systems and architectures
• Advanced control theory and system optimization
• Expert-level model-based development and embedded software
• End-to-end V-cycle ownership
• Extensive experience with validation, calibration, and diagnostics
• Strong system integration and vehicle-level performance understanding
• Soft and Leadership Skills
• Technical authority and decision-making capability
• Ability to lead global, cross-functional teams
• Strong executive communication and reporting
• Ability to lead crisis resolution and production issues
• Strategic thinking and roadmap definition

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in relevant engineering field

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.

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