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Lead Development Engineer - Combustion

Pontiac, Michigan, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-29

Core

Lead Combustion System Development Engineer responsible for planning, developing, and executing subsystem-level tests, leading cross-functional teams, and migrating lab activities to math-based models.

Role type

Senior IC combustion system development engineer

Builds

Engine calibration strategies, test procedures, and data analysis models for SI/CI engine systems

Domain

Automotive engineering, internal combustion engines, thermodynamics, emissions

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

SI/CI engine systems knowledge, thermodynamic and emission formation mechanisms, AVL PUMA/IndiCom/CAMEO/ETAS INCA software, data analysis, test setup and debugging, calibration development, process improvement, mentoring

Preferred skills

Propulsion system calibration in test/vehicle environments, aftertreatment systems testing, model-based controls, engine dynamometer instrumentation, government test cycles (FTP, US06, WLTP, RDE)

Technologies

AVL PUMA, IndiCom, CAMEO, Concerto, ETAS INCA

Responsibilities

Lead product development teams and improve design features/calibration strategies, collaborate with design and analysis teams, track test units through build process, develop and execute first-time capable tests, diagnose and resolve testing issues, create post-processing tools for data quality, develop standard work processes, support math-based modeling activities, train and mentor new engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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