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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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