Virtualization Engineer - SIL / Virtual ECU (Automotive)

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Michigan is seeking a Virtualization Engineer to develop and scale SIL and Virtual ECU environments for propulsion controllers, enabling earlier integration and faster regression testing.

You will design, build, and maintain Soft ECU/Virtual ECU solutions, automate testing workflows, and troubleshoot across toolchains. Work with software, controls, systems, and validation teams to define requirements and boost adoption in a dynamic, Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in automotive/embedded virtualization (MIL/SIL/HIL, ECU virtualization).
• Experience with virtualization/co-simulation tools (dSPACE/ETAS/Vector or similar).
• Strong systems thinking, debugging skills, and experience integrating virtual ECUs with virtual networks/interfaces.
• Experience working cross-functionally in an Agile delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Soft ECU / Virtual ECU solutions for propulsion controllers.
• Develop, operate, and optimize SIL environments including integration, execution, and reporting.
• Automate virtual testing workflows including build support, execution, and regression reporting.
• Troubleshoot integration issues across toolchains, interfaces, and models.
• Partner with software, controls, systems, and validation teams to define requirements and increase adoption.

Skills

Automotive virtualization

MIL/SIL/HIL experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile delivery

Linux scripting (Python)

CI/CD & Docker

CAN/LIN/Ethernet concepts

Debugging and systems thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

dSPACE/ETAS/Vector

virtualization tools

Git workflows

Simulink/MBD

FMI/FMU

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Virtualization Engineer to develop and scale Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Virtual ECU environments that enable earlier integration, faster regression testing, and higher-quality software releases. This role supports software-defined vehicle development and propulsion control systems innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Soft ECU / Virtual ECU solutions for propulsion controllers
• Develop, operate, and optimize SIL environments including integration, execution, and reporting
• Automate virtual testing workflows including build support, execution, and regression reporting
• Troubleshoot integration issues across toolchains, interfaces, and models
• Partner with software, controls, systems, and validation teams to define requirements and increase adoption

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in automotive/embedded virtualization (MIL/SIL/HIL, ECU virtualization).
• Experience with virtualization/co-simulation tools (dSPACE/ETAS/Vector or similar).
• Strong systems thinking, debugging skills, and experience integrating virtual ECUs with virtual networks/interfaces.
• Experience working cross-functionally in an Agile delivery environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Propulsion or electrified powertrain experience.
• Familiarity with Linux and scripting (Python), Git-based workflows, and automated regression practices.
• CAN/LIN/Ethernet concepts and related debugging/analysis tools.
• Simulink/MBD, FMI/FMU, plant modeling exposure.
• CI/CD tools and Docker familiarity.