Senior Propulsion System Controls Validation Engineer

The Qualification Testing Hybrid & PMBD ICE (QTHP) team operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment within the Vehicle & Propulsion Controls department. 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 Senior Controls Validation Engineer role is ideal for experienced engineers who thrive on hands-on requirements testing and troubleshooting. In this role, you will execute Design Verification Plans (DVPs) across HIL and vehicle environments, identify critical and edge-case scenarios, and perform issue pre-analysis to accelerate root-cause isolation and fix validation. You will operate with a high degree of independence and provide informal mentoring and technical guidance to less-experienced engineers.

Key responsibilities include:

* Critically review propulsion requirements for clarity and testability; verify DVP test cases accurately validate them. Revise gaps/mismatches and submit updates to the DVP Design team for review and incorporation.

* 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.

* Support OBD diagnostic validation testing.

* Independently drive day-to-day execution of assigned validation, including clear documentation of results, issues, and evidence to support issue resolution and fixes.

* Provide informal mentoring (peer reviews of test approaches/DVPs, troubleshooting guidance, best-practice sharing) to support team capability development.

* 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.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field

* 5 or more years of engineering experience

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

* Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

* Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

* Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills, comfortable in a multi-cultural matrix organization

* Professional communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)

* Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing)

* Hands-on experience working on HIL and/or vehicle platforms, both on-site and remotely as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field

* Experience with HIL and vehicle software validation testing methodologies

* Proficiency in network protocols

* Strong understanding of propulsion system architectures

* Hands-on experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, and INCA tools

* Knowledge of hazard analysis criteria and electronics

* Experience simulating CAN messages via CAPL