Ascentt
Powertrain Engineer
Ann Arbor, MI · Mid · Full-time
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About the role
- Ascentt is seeking a Powertrain Engineer to join our propulsion systems team in Ann Arbor.
- This role suits an engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of hardware and controls, and who wants ownership of systems that go into production vehicles.
- We are hiring at both the mid and senior level; scope and responsibility will be matched to your experience.
Responsibilities
- Support development of transmission, driveline, thermal management, torque management, and energy management strategies
- Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis to predict system performance, efficiency, and durability (MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, AVL Cruise, or equivalent)
- Plan and execute dyno, HIL, bench, and in-vehicle testing; analyze data and drive issue resolution to root cause
- Support calibration and controls development, including torque arbitration, energy management, and thermal strategies
- Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, electrical, battery, vehicle integration, safety, and manufacturing teams
- Contribute to DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, and technical documentation
- (Senior level) Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and own major subsystems from concept through production launch
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Mid-Level: 3-7 years of relevant powertrain or propulsion systems experience
- Senior: 8+ years of relevant experience, including ownership of systems through a production program
- Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and data analysis tools
- Experience with test planning, instrumentation, and data acquisition (dyno, HIL, or vehicle-level)
- Working knowledge of CAN communication and vehicle networks
Nice to have
- Master's degree or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline
- Familiarity with battery systems, power electronics, or e-motor integration
- Experience with GT-SUITE, AVL, dSPACE, ETAS INCA, Vector CANape, or similar toolchains
- Knowledge of ASPICE, ISO 26262, or functional safety processes
- Experience with 1D/3D thermal modeling and vehicle-level energy efficiency optimization
- Prior experience taking a propulsion program from concept through SOP
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