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Active Feature Calibration Engineer - Dynamics

StellantisChelsea, MI🇺🇸United StatesPosted 29 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

The Active Feature Calibration - Dynamics team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced All-Wheel Drive (AWD)/Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) calibration engineer to join our team. This role will be responsible for calibration development and verification of AWD/TCS/ESC and related features across various functional areas within electrified and traditional powertrains. The successful candidate will drive calibration maturity and be able to understand & present technical tradeoffs while consistently working cross-functionally to achieve program objectives, ensuring the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and customer-focused driving performance. This position requires strong technical expertise in calibration methodologies, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to lead and track complex and dynamic development cycles.

 

The specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

  • Development, validation, and regular fleet releases of advanced vehicle traction and controls systems calibrations
  • AWD – AWD front/rear torque ratio control, slip control, and yaw control
  • TCS – Traction control calibration
  • ESC – Electronic stability control calibration
  • LSD – Electronically limited-slip differential calibration
  • eLocker – Electronically locking differential calibration
  • Vertical Dynamics – Ride height, air springs, and active damper calibration
  • Collect and analyze in-vehicle data to drive calibration maturity
  • Operate and ride in vehicles at and past traction limits, at high lateral/longitudinal loads
  • Operate and navigate software models within Simulink
  • Continuous, cross-functional work with various feature teams to solve complex vehicle performance challenges
  • Work with controls engineers to develop a strong understanding of the system and improve algorithms to meet program goals  
  • Domestic and international travel for environmental trips to ensure robust calibration and validation in:
    • High mu - Various paved test surfaces and off-site tracks (road courses, drag strips, etc.) 
    • Low mu – Snow and ice test track facilities 
    • Mixed mu - Off-road, ice/pavement split surfaces

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

    • An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
    • An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Student loan refinancing programs
    • 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

Skills

Simulink

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