Validation Project Lead

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

15h

About The Position

The Qualification Testing (BEV and ICE) team operates in a fast-paced, dynamic
environment within the Vehicle & Propulsion Controls department. The ideal
candidate for this position is a strong team player willing to work in a
fast-paced environment. Our mission is to isolate software bugs in electrified
and ICE powertrains, ensuring the delivery of robust, high-quality software to
the development fleet. The Validation Project Lead role is ideal for
self-starters eager to develop a deep understanding of powertrain control
subsystems and contribute to delivering world-class vehicles.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of powertrain
software validation, ensuring the performance and reliability of cutting-edge
vehicle technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or System Engineering or equivalent degree
• A minimum of 8 years of experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers
• Analytical problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues
• Must be self-motivated and motivate the team to success
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Fundamental knowledge of ICE and Electric automotive architectures.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or System Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Experience in Agile Methodology
• Experience in testing using test properties such as but not limited to: HIL/Emulator/Dyno/Vehicle etc.
• Experience with test development tools such as but not limited to: Provetech TA, Control Desk, Automation Desk, Python, and Visual Basic etc.
• Ability to use CAN/Networking tools such as but not limited to: INCA, CANAlyser, CANApe, and ATI Vision etc.
• Experience with ALM tools such as but not limited to: DOORs, PTC Integrity, Rational Quality Manager (RQM), Rational Team Center (RTC) etc.
• Knowledgeable in CARB OBD and Federal Diagnostic requirements
• Working knowledge of HIL HW and SW test environment including Plant Models, Harnesses, Load boxes, FIUs, Controllers etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for propulsion system requirements testing.
• Critically evaluate requirements, design DVPs, and conduct testing.
• Determine the appropriate testing environment for each test case (e.g., HIL or vehicle).
• Perform issue pre-analysis to identify potential root causes and solutions.
• Identify critical and edge-case maneuvers to expose potential failures.
• Conduct testing on propulsion system architectures using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and vehicles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level