Senior Propulsion Controls Systems Engineer (EV/Hybrid Powertrain Architecture)

India; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Senior Propulsion Controls Systems Engineer in Auburn, Alabama. This role involves leading the design and delivery of electrical and hybrid powertrain technologies, ensuring effective control system integration.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of experience in propulsion controls. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with global teams to overcome engineering challenges.

Benefits include a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a leading automotive company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in propulsion controls/systems engineering.
• Strong domain knowledge in engine/hybrid/BEV control systems.
• Expertise in requirements engineering and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain operational functional and physical system architecture.
• Lead development of propulsion control strategies and algorithms.
• Coordinate planning and delivery aligned with stakeholder requirements.

Skills

Systems engineering mindset

Propulsion controls expertise

Analytical decision-making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Controls Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

MBSE (SysML, Rhapsody, Cameo)

DOORS

Job description

Stellantis’ Vehicle and Propulsion Controls organization is seeking a Senior Propulsion Controls Systems Engineer to lead the design and delivery of end‑to‑end propulsion system architecture for next‑generation electrified and hybrid powertrain technologies.

In this role, you will translate vehicle‑level feature requirements into scalable, high‑performance system solutions, ensuring alignment across software, hardware, controls, and physical system integration. You will play a key leadership role in advancing propulsion control strategies across EV, BEV, and hybrid platforms.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and effectively leads cross‑functional global teams to solve complex engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain operational, functional, and physical system architecture for propulsion control systems
• Define system concepts, use cases, and operational scenarios for electrified powertrain applications
• Perform functional decomposition and allocate requirements across subsystems and components
• Define and own end‑to‑end propulsion system architecture (functional and physical)
• Lead the development and definition of propulsion control strategies and algorithms
• Support requirements engineering, decomposition, and system modeling using MBSE (SysML)
• Define component allocation across ECU, sensors, actuators, and subsystems
• Develop system artifacts including system definition documents, interface specifications, and EE network topology
• Evaluate feasibility of functional objectives and provide feedback to vehicle engineering teams
• Define feature requirements and system behaviors
• Develop DFMEA for assigned features
• Coordinate planning and delivery aligned with stakeholder requirements

Key Competencies

• Strong systems engineering and architecture mindset
• Deep expertise in propulsion controls, control algorithms, and calibration interaction
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional global teams
• Strong analytical and trade‑off decision‑making capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Controls Engineering
• Min 5 years of experience in propulsion controls / systems engineering
• Strong domain knowledge in:
  • Engine / Hybrid / BEV control systems
  • Control algorithms and system behavior
  • Requirements engineering and system architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Controls, Systems, or Automotive Engineering
• Experience with:
  • MATLAB/Simulink modeling and controls development
  • MBSE (SysML, Rhapsody, Cameo)
  • DOORS, ALM, PLM (ENOVIA)
• Knowledge of:
  • CAN /LIN/Ethernet communication protocols
  • Functional safety (ISO 26262)
  • ASPICE / Stellantis SE processes