Powertrain Calibration Engineer

The role

The Powertrain Calibration Engineer performs electric powertrain calibration and validation at vehicle and component levels. This role involves owning feature calibration, debugging embedded software models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

What you will do

• Perform electric powertrain calibration and validation activities at vehicle and component levels.
• Own and deliver calibration for specific features with on-time, high-quality releases.
• Increase calibration maturity and readiness through program milestones up to SOP.
• Supervise and ensure correct implementation of CAN/LIN communication at the vehicle level.
• Flash control units and maintain test vehicles with the latest software releases.
• Contribute to the numerical and physical validation plan creation.
• Analyze test results versus design requirements and propose calibration or control improvements.
• Debug embedded EVCU SW models and support issue resolution.
• Propose corrections and improvements to Simulink models and control strategies.
• Ensure smooth data/command exchange between xCUs and proper HMI behavior.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering.
• Experience in automotive calibration.
• Strong understanding of EV systems (e.g., BMS, charging, thermal management, torque control).
• Experience with vehicle system architecture and CAN/LIN communication.
• Hands-on experience with model-based embedded software development.
• Solid foundation in control theory.
• Experience in testing and validation of automotive features and calibration of in-vehicle functions.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Proficiency in INCA, MDA, MATLAB / Simulink, CANalyzer, CDA, and PowerCal.

Nice to have

• Experience in EV or electrified powertrains
• Experience working on production vehicle programs through SOP.
• Hands-on experience with hardware or vehicle prototyping.
• Familiarity with Client processes, tools, or vehicle platforms.

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits

Before you apply

• All candidates selected will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

About the company

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company with 3,000+ experts across North America. They partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, and more.