Senior Propulsion Controls Validation Engineer

Job ID: 2019556

Career Area: Engineering

Position Type: Salaried

Location: Headquarters & Technology Center – Auburn Hills

48326, US

Date Posted: July 6, 2026

Brand: FCA Group

Join a fast-paced Vehicle & Propulsion Controls team focused on delivering high-quality, reliable software for electrified and internal combustion (ICE) powertrains. This role is ideal for an experienced validation engineer who enjoys hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and working across both Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and vehicle environments.

As a Senior Propulsion Controls Validation Engineer, you will execute validation strategies, identify software issues, and support root-cause analysis to ensure robust powertrain system performance. You will also provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members while operating with a high level of independence.

Key Responsibilities

Execute Design Verification Plans (DVPs) across HIL and vehicle testing environments tovalidatepropulsion control systems

Review propulsion system requirements for clarity, completeness, and testability and ensure alignment with validation test cases

Identify gaps or inconsistencies in requirements and collaborate with design teams to refine and update DVPs

Perform issue pre-analysis and troubleshooting to accelerate root-cause identification and resolution

Develop and execute edge-case and failure-mode test scenarios to uncover potential system defects

Conduct testing on electrified and ICE propulsion system architectures using HIL rigs and test vehicles

Support On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) validation and diagnostic testing activities

Document test results, defects, and validation evidence to support issue tracking and resolution

Independently manage validation activities, timelines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment

Provide informal mentoring, including peer reviews of test strategies, troubleshooting support, and best practices

EOE/Disability/Veteran

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