Principal Electrified Powertrain Controls Engineer (EV / Hybrid Systems)

Stellantis is seeking a Principal Electrified Powertrain Controls Engineer to serve as a technical leader within the Electrified Propulsion Controls Center of Excellence, driving the strategy, architecture, and delivery of advanced electrified powertrain systems.

In this role, you will define system-level control strategies and lead the development and integration of next-generation EV, BEV, REEV, and hybrid platforms, ensuring high-performance, scalable, and production-ready solutions.

The ideal candidate is a recognized expert in electrified propulsion controls, with strong experience shaping architecture, driving innovation, and leading complex global engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define control strategies and system architecture at the vehicle and system level

• Lead development and integration across multiple electrified vehicle programs (BEV, REEV, HEV)

• Drive complex control algorithm design, optimization, and performance improvements

• Ensure system robustness across the full V-cycle (MIL, SIL, HIL, and vehicle validation)

• Lead resolution of critical system issues and production challenges

• Establish engineering standards, methods, and best practices

• Drive innovation in advanced controls, including optimization and emerging approaches

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to engineering teams

• Collaborate with global stakeholders and executive leadership to align technical direction

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree in relevant engineering field

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in controls/software engineering

• Recognized expertise in propulsion control systems

• Proven leadership in delivering production systems

• Strong influence across organizations

• Deep expertise in electrified powertrain systems and architectures

• Advanced control theory and system optimization

• Expert-level model-based development and embedded software

• End-to-end V-cycle ownership

• Extensive experience with validation, calibration, and diagnostics

• Strong system integration and vehicle-level performance understanding

• Soft and Leadership Skills

• Technical authority and decision-making capability

• Ability to lead global, cross-functional teams

• Strong executive communication and reporting

• Ability to lead crisis resolution and production issues

• Strategic thinking and roadmap definition

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in relevant engineering field