Stellantis’ Vehicle and Propulsion Controls organization is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to define and deliver end-to-end propulsion system architecture, spanning Design, development, defining requirements for controls strategy, EE architecture, and physical system implementation for next-generation powertrain technologies.
The role is responsible for translating vehicle-level feature requirements into robust, scalable architecture solutions, ensuring alignment across software, hardware, controls, and physical integration domains.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, solving complex technical challenges and driving integration across global teams
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain operational, functional, and constructional system architecture
- Define system concepts, use cases, and operational scenarios
- Perform functional decomposition and allocation to subsystems/components
- Define end-to-end propulsion system architecture (functional + physical)
- Lead definition of propulsion control strategies
- Support requirements decomposition and system modeling (SysML / MBSE)
- Define component allocation across ECU, sensors, actuators, and subsystems
- Develop physical architecture artifacts (SEDs, topology, interface definitions, EE architecture and network topology)
- Analyze the Functional Objectives related features to determine feasibility of design and provide feedback to Vehicle team.
- Design and Develop the feature design and requirements for all assigned features.
- Design and Develop the DFMEA for all features assigned to team.
- Plan and delivery based on requests from external stakeholders.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Strong systems thinking and architecture mindset
- Deep propulsion controls expertise (algorithms, calibration interaction)
- Ability to lead cross-functional global teams
- Strong analytical and trade-off decision capability
- Excellent technical communication and stakeholder management
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
Skills Required
- 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
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink modeling and controls development
Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Pay Growth & Progression — Contract-driven increases lifted hourly wages roughly 25% over 4.5 years and restored cost-of-living adjustments, pushing top rates near $42 per hour by the end of the agreement. Union hourly positions appear to have benefited most since the 2023 deal.
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Affordable Benefits — UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
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Retirement Support — Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
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