Propulsion Automation Validation Lead

Stellantis
Auburn Hills, MI
Job Description
Role Overview

The Vehicle & Propulsion Controls organization is seeking a Validation Project Lead & Test Architecture SME to drive global test automation architecture, govern enterprise-wide XIL/HIL strategy, and lead technical execution across ICE, BEV, and REEV propulsion platforms.

What You Will Do

Define and own Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for propulsion system requirements, lead validation strategy across ICE and BEV propulsion systems, evaluate and refine system and software requirements, and drive issue identification and pre-analysis activities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 7 years of progressive experience in powertrain/propulsion controls validation, embedded systems development, or test architecture, and demonstrated experience architecting test automation frameworks and/or developing patentable software/testing technologies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 7 years of progressive experience in powertrain/propulsion controls validation, embedded systems development, or test architecture
  • Demonstrated experience architecting test automation frameworks and/or developing patentable software/testing technologies
  • Hands-on experience with regulatory standards (e.g., SAE J1979, OBD-II) and low-level diagnostic communication mechanisms
  • Familiarity with functional safety (ISO 26262) and safety-related validation requirements
  • Experience leading engineering initiatives, teams, or managing projects in an Agile/Scrum framework
  • Demonstrated experience developing scalable test strategies with end-to-end traceability in ALM tools (e.g., DNG, Quality Manager) and requirements/test traceability
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