Systems Technical Lead

Stellantis
United States, Michigan, Auburn Hills
May 09, 2026
Stellantis' global strategic plan established the Systems Technical Lead role to oversee new feature development and coordinate activities of the cross-functional teams. This position aims to achieve or surpass launch metrics for new feature development while representing the Voice of the Customer. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with colleagues from Product Planning, Core Engineering, Systems Engineering, HMI, and Validation, maintaining a strong focus on developing and delivering new features to meet corporate milestones. Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensure common process and consistent execution of virtual and physical tools Act as the technical expert at the vehicle level for assigned domain areas (including Safety) Support Vehicle Issue Resolution as a member of first responder team Capture lessons learned for specific domain area Own initiatives to address Safety, Quality or Warranty concerns Support platform new feature development Support program specific new feature development Conducting competitive benchmarking & voice of customer clinics to support the development process Planning development cadence based on defined deliverables and milestones Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science: Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Systems Engineering or an equivalent from an ABET accredited university Minimum of 5 years of automotive experience Good communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to communicate technical content to a non-technical audience Good project coordination skills Flexibility - must be able to adapt to changing environment with minimal effect on productivity Strong Automotive Systems Background Strong Background in Engineering Product Development Knowledge of ISO 26262 Understanding of FMEA, FTA, HARA Ability to interpret various regulatory requirements and Industry Best practices Knowledge of INCOSE requirements decomposition Functional knowledge of DVP&R and validation planning Preferred Qualifications: Master of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited university Knowledge of IBM doors, ANSYS Medini Analyze or similar ALM/PLM management tools Experience with embedded software development Systems Engineering experience Experience with system network topology diagrams Able to Understand Problem from all aspects (Software, Hardware, Field) Proactive or Reactive Green Belt In depth knowledge of a functional domain (i.e. Body, Chassis, Electrical, Interior.) Stellantis' global strategic plan established the Systems Technical Lead role to oversee new feature development and coordinate activities of the cross-functional teams. This position aims to achieve or surpass launch metrics for new feature development while representing the Voice of the Customer. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with colleagues from Product Planning, Core Engineering, Systems Engineering, HMI, and Validation, maintaining a strong focus on developing and delivering new features to meet corporate milestones. Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensure common process and consistent execution of virtual and physical tools Act as the technical expert at the vehicle level for assigned domain areas (including Safety) Support Vehicle Issue Resolution as a member of first responder team Capture lessons learned for specific domain area Own initiatives to address Safety, Quality or Warranty concerns Support platform new feature development Support program specific new feature development Conducting competitive benchmarking & voice of customer clinics to support the development process Planning development cadence based on defined deliverables and milestones At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.