Role Summary
Stellantis is advancing the next generation of propulsion systems, and we are looking for a Subsystem Architect to play a key role in that transformation.
In this position, you will be responsible for the definition, coordination, and technical integrity of software subsystems embedded in Powertrain Electronic Control Units (ECUs). These ECUs—such as Engine Control Module —are mission-critical components enabling performance, efficiency, and safety of hybrid vehicles.
You will operate at the system and subsystem architecture level, contributing from early concept and pre-development through series production, in close collaboration with global engineering teams and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Ownership
Define and implement the ECU subsystem design in line with Stellantis technical policies and vehicle-level requirements.
Translate subsystem input specifications into robust and scalable technical solutions.
Ensure consistency across software, hardware, and network interfaces (ECUs, sensors, actuators).
Embedded Software & ECU Coordination
Oversee the ECU subsystem design and development strategy for propulsion ECUs.
Coordinate closely with ECU technical leaders to ensure:
- Proper allocation of software functions
- Alignment with vehicle and system constraints
- Timely delivery of software-related artifacts
Interfaces, Networks & System Integration
Ensure coherence of interfaces including:
- Vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet)
- Sensors, actuators, and wiring
- Hardware–software interfaces
Support distributed system design, where functions span multiple ECUs.
Validation, Reviews & Compliance
- Lead and participate in technical design reviews to assess subsystem maturity.
- Ensure requirements compliance and validation with suppliers and internal partners.
- Contribute to supplier engagement activities, including:
Technical specifications
- Architecture and solution justifications
- Technical decision and trade-off documentation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a key technical interface across internal teams, projects, and external partners.
- Support convergence of functional and technical needs in a global development environment.
- Participate in project and ECU-level coordination meetings.
Reuse, Capitalization & Continuous Improvement
- Drive reuse of proven and generic solutions to reduce complexity and design variability.
- Contribute to best practices, lessons learned, and technical documentation (design guides, standards, processes).
- Support continuous improvement of Stellantis’ technical frameworks.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5 years of related experience
- Experience in embedded systems or software architecture
- Automotive experience preferred; candidates from aerospace or other embedded industries will be considered
Technical Skills
- Strong background in distributed E/E architectures
- Solid understanding of automotive communication networks (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet)
- Hands-on or architectural experience with AUTOSAR (required)
- Experience with system-level functional allocation across ECUs
- Foundational knowledge of Artificial Intelligence concepts is a plus
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Strong system-level and architectural thinking
- Ability to operate across technical depth and high-level abstraction
- Effective communicator in cross-functional and multicultural teams
- Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented
- Comfortable working in a global development environment
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5 years of related experience
- Experience in embedded systems or software architecture
- Hands-on or architectural experience with AUTOSAR
- Strong background in distributed E/E architectures
- Solid understanding of automotive communication networks (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet)
- Experience with system-level functional allocation across ECUs
- Automotive experience (aerospace or other embedded industries considered)
- Foundational knowledge of Artificial Intelligence concepts
Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stellantis and has not been reviewed or approved by Stellantis.
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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%.
Stellantis Insights
What We Do
Our storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services: they include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and mobility brands Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate.
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