{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ea1cb9e0bfe6de7cbcbd65ec","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ea1cb9e0bfe6de7cbcbd65ec","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ea1cb9e0bfe6de7cbcbd65ec","title":"Powertrain Engine Calibration Engineer","description":"Location\n\nUnited States\n\nStart and end date\n\n19 Oct 2026 – 19 Sept 2027\n\nIndicative hourly rate\n\n$49/hr\n\nRespond by\n\n16 Oct 2026\n\nSkills\n\nData, Data analysis, Internal Combustion Engines, Data collection, Systems Integration, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Issue tracking systems, transmission systems, Agile, Calibration, KanbanData, Data analysis, Internal Combustion Engines, Data collection, Systems Integration, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Issue tracking systems, transmission systems, Agile, Calibration, Kanban View all\nCompany Introduction\n\nPowertrain Engineering is seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to fulfill the role as Calibration System Integration Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and release of propulsion system calibrations. This role serves as a key link between calibration teams and cross-functional engineering organizations, ensuring optimal system-level performance across engine, transmission, driveline, and electrified propulsion systems.\n\nRole Summary / Purpose\n\nThe Calibration System Integration Engineer is responsible for the system calibration tradeoffs between each powertrain subsystem to meet functional objectives of performance, emissions, fuel economy, OBD regulatory compliance, system safety, and driveability. The engineer will lead a cross-functional team dedicated to creating the most optimized calibration for the defined propulsion system consisting of engine, transmission, driveline, and electrification. This position requires significant vehicle testing, data collection, issue management, and coordination among calibration, vehicle, quality, and engineering teams.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nRetain lead calibrator responsibility for one or more calibration areas (Transmission, Torque Control, Engine D&E, ePT E&D, OBD, or Torque Security)\nOwn overall responsibility for ensuring vehicle calibrations from all areas meet requirements for performance, emissions, fuel economy, OBD regulatory compliance, torque security, and driveability\nLead system-level calibration integration activities across engine, transmission, driveline, and electrified propulsion systems\nSupport the successful release of calibrations for development builds, production programs, and field updates\nConduct and support vehicle testing, calibration validation, and data collection activities\nLead and participate in test trips involving multiple calibration teams\nEstablish and maintain common INCA experiments and vehicle data collection strategies\nAnalyze test data and support issue resolution, validation, and calibration improvements\nSupport vehicle retrofit activities and coordinate required modifications with technicians and garages\nWork closely with Aerothermal, Quality, Vehicle Teams, and other engineering groups to coordinate activities and resolve issues\nPromote collaboration, vehicle sharing, and resource utilization across calibration teams\nCoordinate issue tracking, follow-up actions, and status reporting using internal systems and processes\nChair recurring calibration build and program review meetings\nRepresent propulsion calibration activities during management reviews, vehicle evaluations, and ride-and-drive events\nManage and coordinate engineering resources required for calibration development, including simulation, bench testing, engine dynos, powertrain dynos, and vehicle testing\nPartner with project coordination teams to plan, track, and execute calibration release activities\nCoordinate and verify calibration releases across all modules within the propulsion system\nMonitor project risks, communicate technical decisions, and escalate critical issues to leadership when required\nSupport complex and dynamic vehicle development programs while maintaining program timing and quality objectives\nRequirements – Education & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university\nMinimum 5 years of accumulated professional experience in powertrain development, calibration engineering, or powertrain systems development\nPrior experience leading a group of engineers in powertrain development and/or powertrain calibration\nThorough understanding of internal combustion engine fundamentals, transmission systems, and electrified powertrains\nUnderstanding of powertrain controls and calibration methodologies\nLead calibrator experience in Transmission, Torque Control, Engine D&E, ePT E&D, OBD, or Torque Security\nExperience with calibration tools such as INCA and Vector\nExperience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting vehicle data\nDemonstrated issue management and project tracking experience (Agile, Kanban, or similar methodologies preferred)\nRequired Skills\nCalibration system integration expertise\nIssue management and problem-solving\nINCA and Vector tool proficiency\nVehicle testing and data analysis\nCross-functional leadership and collaboration\nProject management and organizational skills\nStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nAbility to work effectively with engineers, technicians, support personnel, and leadership teams\nProven leadership skills\nNice-to-Have / Preferred Skills\nMaster's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field\nPrior experience with spark-ignition engine calibration and development\nExperience with transmission and electrified powertrain calibration\nHardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) development and verification experience\nExperience leading cross-functional engineering teams or technical initiatives\nFamiliarity with vehicle integration, retrofit activities, and propulsion system validation\nInternal combustion engine (ICE) calibration experience\nRequirements\nSkills\nData — Intermediate\nData analysis — Intermediate\nInternal Combustion Engines — Intermediate\nData collection — Intermediate\nSystems Integration — Intermediate\nProject Management — Intermediate\nRegulatory Compliance — Intermediate\nIssue tracking systems — Intermediate\ntransmission systems — Intermediate\nAgile — Intermediate\nCalibration — Intermediate\nKanban — Intermediate\nLanguages\nEnglish — Professional working 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2027\n\nIndicative hourly rate\n\n$49/hr\n\nRespond by\n\n16 Oct 2026\n\nSkills\n\nData, Data analysis, Internal Combustion Engines, Data collection, Systems Integration, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Issue tracking systems, transmission systems, Agile, Calibration, KanbanData, Data analysis, Internal Combustion Engines, Data collection, Systems Integration, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Issue tracking systems, transmission systems, Agile, Calibration, Kanban View all\nCompany Introduction\n\nPowertrain Engineering is seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to fulfill the role as Calibration System Integration Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and release of propulsion system calibrations. This role serves as a key link between calibration teams and cross-functional engineering organizations, ensuring optimal system-level performance across engine, transmission, driveline, and electrified propulsion systems.\n\nRole Summary / Purpose\n\nThe Calibration System Integration Engineer is responsible for the system calibration tradeoffs between each powertrain subsystem to meet functional objectives of performance, emissions, fuel economy, OBD regulatory compliance, system safety, and driveability. The engineer will lead a cross-functional team dedicated to creating the most optimized calibration for the defined propulsion system consisting of engine, transmission, driveline, and electrification. This position requires significant vehicle testing, data collection, issue management, and coordination among calibration, vehicle, quality, and engineering teams.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nRetain lead calibrator responsibility for one or more calibration areas (Transmission, Torque Control, Engine D&E, ePT E&D, OBD, or Torque Security)\nOwn overall responsibility for ensuring vehicle calibrations from all areas meet requirements for performance, emissions, fuel economy, OBD regulatory compliance, torque security, and driveability\nLead system-level calibration integration activities across engine, transmission, driveline, and electrified propulsion systems\nSupport the successful release of calibrations for development builds, production programs, and field updates\nConduct and support vehicle testing, calibration validation, and data collection activities\nLead and participate in test trips involving multiple calibration teams\nEstablish and maintain common INCA experiments and 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activities\nCoordinate and verify calibration releases across all modules within the propulsion system\nMonitor project risks, communicate technical decisions, and escalate critical issues to leadership when required\nSupport complex and dynamic vehicle development programs while maintaining program timing and quality objectives\nRequirements – Education & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university\nMinimum 5 years of accumulated professional experience in powertrain development, calibration engineering, or powertrain systems development\nPrior experience leading a group of engineers in powertrain development and/or powertrain calibration\nThorough understanding of internal combustion engine fundamentals, transmission systems, and electrified powertrains\nUnderstanding of powertrain controls and calibration methodologies\nLead calibrator experience in Transmission, Torque Control, Engine D&E, ePT E&D, OBD, or Torque Security\nExperience with calibration tools such as INCA and Vector\nExperience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting vehicle data\nDemonstrated issue management and project tracking experience (Agile, Kanban, or similar methodologies preferred)\nRequired Skills\nCalibration system integration expertise\nIssue management and problem-solving\nINCA and Vector tool proficiency\nVehicle testing and data analysis\nCross-functional leadership and collaboration\nProject management and organizational skills\nStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nAbility to work effectively with engineers, technicians, support personnel, and leadership teams\nProven leadership skills\nNice-to-Have / Preferred Skills\nMaster's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field\nPrior experience with spark-ignition engine calibration and development\nExperience with transmission and electrified powertrain calibration\nHardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) development and verification experience\nExperience leading cross-functional engineering teams or technical initiatives\nFamiliarity with vehicle integration, retrofit activities, and propulsion system validation\nInternal combustion engine (ICE) calibration experience\nRequirements\nSkills\nData — Intermediate\nData analysis — Intermediate\nInternal Combustion Engines — Intermediate\nData collection — Intermediate\nSystems Integration — Intermediate\nProject Management — Intermediate\nRegulatory Compliance — Intermediate\nIssue tracking systems — Intermediate\ntransmission systems — Intermediate\nAgile — Intermediate\nCalibration — Intermediate\nKanban — Intermediate\nLanguages\nEnglish — Professional working 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