Senior Engine Controls Engineer (Gasoline / Powertrain Controls)

Stellantisfinancialservices; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Financial Services is seeking a Senior Engine Controls Engineer to develop, implement, and validate advanced control algorithms for gasoline engines. You will produce production-ready software meeting performance, emissions, and regulatory requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will translate requirements into AUTOSAR SWCs, define CAN/OBD interfaces, and validate with MIL/HIL/vehicle-level tests while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with controls/calibration experience on gasoline SI engines.
• 5+ years in engine development, emissions development, and related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines and control principles.
• Experience in data acquisition and processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance engine control algorithms for gasoline powertrain systems using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow.
• Translate system requirements into AUTOSAR Software Components (SWCs).
• Define interfaces including CAN (DBC), OBD (PIDs/DIDs), and ECU communication.
• Design AUTOSAR-compliant interfaces and arxml files; integrate software.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, automotive engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow

AUTOSAR

CAN/LIN communication protocols

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Engine Controls Engineer to develop, implement, and validate advanced control algorithms for gasoline engines. This role focuses on delivering robust, production-ready software that meets performance, emissions, and regulatory requirements. You will work cross-functionally with systems, calibration, and software teams while leveraging model-based development and AUTOSAR architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance engine control algorithms for gasoline powertrain systems using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow
• Translate system requirements (CFTS) into scalable AUTOSAR Software Components (SWCs)
• Define and manage interfaces including CAN (DBC), OBD (PIDs/DIDs), and ECU communication
• Design AUTOSAR-compliant interfaces, arxml files, and integrate software compositions
• Perform MIL, HIL, and vehicle-level validation; develop DVP&R plans
• Generate embedded code and RTE through integration pipelines and support builds
• Implement diagnostics, NVRAM storage, and variant management strategies
• Ensure compliance with emissions regulations and support reporting
• Collaborate with calibration teams to ensure feature performance and calibratability
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and technical reviews
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering degree in the related field from an accredited university, with experience in controls / calibration of gasoline spark-ignition engines
• 5 + years of experience in engine development, emissions development, engine technologies, and competitive products
• Excellent knowledge of internal combustion engines
• Knowledge of modern and classical control principles
• Experience in data acquisition, including collecting and processing data
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, automotive engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university
• Experience with powertrain development (systems, controls, calibration)
• Proficiency with advanced simulation tools
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow
• Experience in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (IBM RTC) tools
• Familiarity with ASPICE processes for software development
• Experience with AUTOSAR-compliant software architecture
• Knowledge of proactive/reactive quality tools (DFSS, DFMEA, DVP&R, etc.)
• Knowledge of Electric/Electronic Vehicle Architectures and Networking.
• Knowledge of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) standards and architecture.
• Knowledge of Product Line Engineering principles.
• Knowledge of the SystemDesk and ETAS ISOLAR tools.
• Knowledge of the GIT tool for the versioning and storage of the artifacts.
• Knowledge of the integration pipeline tools (e.g. TeamCity).
• Knowledge of Requirement Management tools like Doors Next Generation (DNG).
• Knowledge of CAN/LIN communication protocols design & measurement tools like CANalyzer.
• Knowledge of programming languages like C/C++, Python, and auto coding tools like Embedded Coder.