Advanced Controls Lead Engineer
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Advanced Controls Lead Engineer
Location
Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Apply by
August 21, 2026
Applicants
0
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Job Description
Stellantis’ Propulsion Controls Engineering Department is seeking an Advanced Controls Lead Engineer to lead the design and implemention of cutting edge controls solutions for next generation propulsion system technologies. Our team is looking for a highly qualified and motivated candidate who can lead the complete systems development of propulsion control strategies for conventional and electified propulsion systems, delivering results with meaningful impacts on our product. They must enjoy working on complex cross disciplinary problems and must be comfortable being involved with every step of development from design to in-vehicle prototyping and testing.
The Lead Engineer is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership including developing new processes & methodologies. The candidate must be experienced in propulsion control state of the art technologies, including but not limited to the areas of engine, transmission, and electrified powertrains with experience in control system design, calibration, and testing. The candidate must be a strong team player, systems focused with interdisciplinary experience & expertise, and willing to work in fast paced environment. The Lead Engineer is responsible for both individual technical project deliverables as well as mentoring and guiding colleagues, coordinating activities, and bringing projects to successful conclusions.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Systems Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or related degree
- Minimum 5 years of total experience
- Demonstrated ability in control algorithm development methodologies including virtual co-simulation tools
- Effective experienced based or analytical problem solving ability
- Demonstrated technical leadership on propulsion system control & calibration development projects
- Ability to improve Stellantis technical knowledge and competency (mentoring and training)
- Sustained level of achievement/performance (5 years with a satisfactory performance and leadership rating)
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and teamwork
Preferred Requirements:
- Master's degree or higher in a propulsion related field or control related field
- Experience using detailed physics based plant models for complex problem solving
- Knowledge of propulsion control system architecture/best practices
- Experience with model-based development tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINK
- Experience with 0-D and 1-D physical modeling tools such as GT Power
- Experience with rapid prototype controllers
- Demonstrated strong knowledge in propulsion system controls/calibration through published papers and awarded patents
- Specialization in classical and modern control disciplines with propulsion systems application
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge controls solutions for next-generation propulsion systems.
- Provide strategic and technical leadership for propulsion control strategies.
- Develop new processes and methodologies for control system design and calibration.
- Mentor and guide colleagues, coordinating activities to bring projects to successful conclusions.
- Involve the team in every step of development from design to in-vehicle prototyping and testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical
- Electrical
- Controls
- Systems Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or related degree
Skills Required
Control algorithm developmentVirtual co-simulation toolsPropulsion control state of the art technologiesEngine controlTransmission controlElectrified powertrainsControl system designCalibrationTestingTechnical leadershipProblem solvingTeamworkInterpersonal skillsMentoringSystems focusedPhysics based plant modelsPropulsion control system architectureModel-based development toolsMATLAB/SIMULINK0-D and 1-D physical modeling toolsGT PowerRapid prototype controllersClassical and modern control disciplines
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