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Engine Controls Software Engineer

Dearborn, MI, United States💼 Full-time💰 $120,349–$120,349🗓 2026-06-02 → 2026-07-17

Core

Design, develop, and implement vehicle control software for powertrain systems (engine, transmission, driveline, electric motors) and driver assist interfaces.

Role type

Engine Controls Software Engineer

Builds

Vehicle control software for Gas, Diesel, HEV, and BEV powerpack configurations

Domain

Automotive / Embedded Systems / Powertrain

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Powertrain control algorithm design, Embedded C programming, Automotive embedded controls testing and debugging, Software version control (Clearcase, Github), Matlab Simulink development and simulation, Vehicle communications (CAN, LIN, SENT)

Preferred skills

Design Thinking, User Experience methods

Technologies

C, Matlab Simulink, Clearcase, Github, CAN, LIN, SENT

Responsibilities

Design and implement vehicle control software for powertrain and driver assist interfaces; Capture and maintain requirements for vehicle control features; Document changes using MBD process; Create and execute validation plans using simulation and hardware-in-the-loop; Manage feature configuration and complexity across vehicle programs.

Seniority

Mid-level (4+ years experience)

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